Barnacle Geese in flight at northern Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Barnacle Geese in low flight over a beach and a rocky shore, just after lifting off
Barnacle Geese in flight at northern Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

Having been spooked Barnacle Geese fly off from their roost on Kilchoman beach in Machir Bay. More usually seen roosting in other places they do occasionally roost on the beach here, especially when the tide is right at full Moon. Also note the two gulls still sitting on the beach, undisturbed by the commotion around them.

Coastguard Cottages under dark clouds, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a row of cottages in the sunshine, dark clouds overhead
Coastguard Cottages under dark clouds, Isle of Islay

A view from Kilchoman beach over to the Coastguard Cottages. Some nice November sunshine, but dark clouds overhead.

Breaking waves in southern Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of waves breaking near and over some rocks
Breaking waves in southern Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

Some nice big waves rolling into Machir Bay on a bright November day on Islay, breaking as the reach the rocks at the southern end of the bay.