Buzzard chased by Gulls, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Buzzard being chased by two GullsSpotted at the RSPB Loch Gruinart reserve on Islay, a Buzzard being chased by two Gulls. The Buzzard decided to fly away.

Geese over a field, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small group of Barnacle Geese flying above a fieldI must admit I’m not sure where on Islay I took this. I’ve got a feeling it’s somewhere in the Kilchoman/Coull area though, looking towards Saligo (I think the hill on the left might be Cnoc Mor near Coull). Anyway, a small group of Barnacle Geese over a field. And one lone Gull.

Wave breaking over Port Charlotte pier, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wave breaking over a small pier, gulls still sitting on the pier wallOn a windy day on Islay the waves often break spectacularly over Port Charlotte pier. The gulls don’t seem to take much notice though, largely ignoring the wave breaking only a few feet away.