Heron landing at Gruinart in June 2025, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Grey Heron landing in a wetland
Heron landing at Gruinart in June 2025, Isle of Islay

I would be cheating if I were to claim that this is the approaching Heron landing at Gruinart. This picture was actually taken earlier during an afternoon in the RSPB hide. Not sure if this is the same bird moving around or a different bird.

Approaching Heron at Gruinart in June 2025, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a low flying Heron in a wetland
Approaching Heron at Gruinart in June 2025, Isle of Islay

A quite frequent sight at Gruinart, seen from the RSPB bird hide in June 2025: A low flying Heron approaching over the wetlands, landing shortly after.

Lapwing vs Heron at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Lapwing and a Heron in a mid air tussle
Lapwing vs Heron at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

Unfortunately the only usable picture I managed to get of it, a mid air tussle between a Lapwing and a Heron. I was taking pictures of another bird when out of the corner of my eye noticed a commotion. Quickly pivoted over and rushed to take pictures. As quick as it started it was already over.