Barnacle Geese in a field at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Barnacle Geese in a field, a low dam behindGruinart is one of the main areas the Barnacle Geese come to during the winter to feed and for the overnight roost.

 

Buzzard in flight, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Buzzard in flight under a blue skyI believe at Gruinart on a beautiful October afternoon. While comparably common still an impressive bird.

 

Evening at Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a cottage in the evening seen across a sea lochAn evening at Loch Gruinart, looking towards a cottage from the RSPB bird hide. The lights have come on in the cottage as the night falls, the light in the windows providing an idea of warmth against the cool blue dark evening light.