Tag Archives: Gruinart

Barnacle Geese (lots of) in flight, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large number of Barnacle Geese in flightA view of the sky at Gruinart in mid October 2013. At times it was full with Barnacle Geese in flight, spooked by something (possibly an Eagle which was seen in the area many times) they all set off. An amazing sight and sound.

Barnacle Geese and Cattle at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large number of Barnacle Geese flying above a few grazing cowsThe cows don’t seem to be disturbed by the noise and impressive sight of the large number of Barnacle Geese occasionally flying up. May be they are used to them because of their annual Islay visits?

Barnacle Geese lifting off at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Barnacle Geese lifting off from a fieldA late afternoon at Gruinart, some of the Barnacle Geese have been spooked and are lifting off in a blur.