Male Hen Harrier with its catch, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a male Hen Harrier carrying a large catchSpotted at Gruinart, a male Hen Harrier carrying away its catch. Hen Harriers can be spotted regularly on Islay, but this was one of the few times I’ve seen one during a successful hunt. It all happened very quickly and unfortunately my camera strap got caught on the handbrake lever when I grabbed it after spotting the Hen Harrier, so this is the best picture I managed to get of the event.

Redshank in high grass at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Redshank bird sitting in high grassA Redshank I watched at Gruinart, moving in and out the high grass near the old hide.

Heron flying off at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Heron flying off a marshland

A Heron taking flight at Gruinart, watched from the RSPB hide.