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Sparrowhawk perched on an old post, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Sparrowhawk perched on an old fence post
Sparrowhawk perched on an old post, Isle of Islay

Seen from the lounge of Kilchoman Cottages, a Sparrowhawk perched on an old fence post on a ridge on the hill opposite the cottages. It had earlier spooked all the small birds in the trees below.

Chaffinches in bare trees at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

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Picture of 15 Chaffinches in bare trees in November
Chaffinches in bare trees at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

15 Chaffinches nicely visible in the bare trees at Kilchoman in November. During the summer you can just hear them but not see them, as they’re hidden by the leaves.

Chaffinch in a tree at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Chaffinch on a small branch of a tree
Chaffinch in a tree at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

A Chaffinch in the mild November afternoon light at Kilchoman, watching what is happening around it.