October sunset and distant geese, Isle of Islay

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Picture of waves rolling into a bay under a colourful sunset, a skein of geese passing in the distance
October sunset and distant geese, Isle of Islay

An October sunset watched from Kilchoman beach on a partially cloudy evening on Islay. We are looking out over Machir Bay with waves rolling in from the Atlantic. If you look closely you can make out some Geese flying in the distance just left of centre.

Passing Whooper Swans at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

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Picture of 12 Whooper Swans in flight under a cloudy sky
Passing Whooper Swans at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

Possibly on their way to Ireland after a stopover on Islay, 12 Whooper Swans spotted in flight at Kilchoman.

Kilchoman beach October 2021 panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a wide sandy beach with some threatening clouds on the horizon
Kilchoman beach October 2021 panorama, Isle of Islay

A panoramic October 2021 view over Kilchoman beach from near the entrance through the dunes. Some threatening dark clouds in the north west, although it turned they didn’t amount to anything, no rain (at least while I was there)