Great Skua / Bonxie vs Heron (1), Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Great Skua /Bonxie flying behind a Heron
Great Skua / Bonxie vs Heron (1), Isle of Islay

During a walk around Ardnave I was given an unexpected show at Ardnave Point: A Great Skua / Bonxie decided to have a go at a Heron. The attack only lasted about a minute and I’m not sure if it was successful, but it was amazing to see.

Heron in the gloaming at Laphroaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Heron flying out to sea in the last light of a November afternoon
Heron in the gloaming at Laphroaig, Isle of Islay

A November evening at Laphroaig, a Heron is flying out to sea in the last light of the day.

Heron wading at Gruinart (2), Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Heron bird wading through low water and grassAnother view of the Heron on the hunt for food at the RSPB Gruinart nature reserve on Islay.