Distant raptor in front of Mull’s Ben More, seen from Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a bird of prey in flight in front of a distant mountain
Distant raptor in front of Mull’s Ben More, seen from Gruinart, Isle of Islay

A view from the RSPB Loch Gruinart reserve on Islay, looking over to Colonsay (middle distance) and the Isle of Mull with Ben More (far distance). A bird of prey, I believe a Buzzard, in flight above the shore of Loch Gruinart.

Two Whooper Swans in front of Killinallan Point, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two Whooper Swans in flight over the mouth of a sea loch, dunes behind them
Two Whooper Swans in front of Killinallan Point, Isle of Islay

Watched from the RSPB Loch Gruinart bird hide using a strong telephoto lens, two Whooper Swans at the mouth of Loch Gruinart with Killinallan Point behind them. The Isle of Mull in the distance.

Heron wading at Gruinart (3), Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Grey Heron wading in a wetland
Heron wading at Gruinart (3), Isle of Islay

A Grey Heron wading in the wetlands at the RSPB Loch Gruinart reserve on Islay