Tag Archives: Gruinart

Swallow taking off at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Swallow taking off from a small branchOne of the many Swallows which come to Islay for the summer. This one had just taken off from the branch you can see below it, just outside the hide at RSPB Loch Gruinart.

Moon and Geese over Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the Moon rising over a sea loch, three Barnacle Geese flying close to itThe Moon rising over Loch Gruinart on an October evening on Islay. Three Barnacle Geese can be seen in flight just below it.

Barnacle Geese over Loch Gruinart and Killinallan, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Barnacle Geese in flight over a sea loch with dunes in the distanceA sunny view from the new hide at RSPB Gruinart, looking out towards the dunes at Killinallan. Barnacle Geese flying past having been spooked by something. Mull (with Ben More) and Colonsay also just visible in the haze in the distance.