Barnacle Geese over Loch Gruinart and Killinallan, Isle of Islay

Image

Picture of Barnacle Geese in flight over a sea loch with dunes in the distanceA sunny view from the new hide at RSPB Gruinart, looking out towards the dunes at Killinallan. Barnacle Geese flying past having been spooked by something. Mull (with Ben More) and Colonsay also just visible in the haze in the distance.

Mala Bholsa and Killinallan Point from Kilnave, Isle of Islay

Image

Picture of coastal dunes and a small hill seen across a sea lochA view from the north of Islay, looking across Loch Gruinart to Killinallan from Kilnave. The dunes at Killinallan Point straight across the loch, behind it the distinctive shape of Mala Bholsa (127m).

Coast seen from Mala Bholsa, Isle of Islay

Image

Picture of a remote coastline with cliffs and beachesA view southwest from the top of Mala Bholsa (127m) in the north of Islay. An amazing coastline with raised beaches, cliffs, beaches, natural arches, caves and more. In the distance Loch Gruinart can just be seen cutting deep into Islay. On the right Ardnave Point with Nave Island off it. In the far distance the hills at Sanaigmore can be seen. Just below some of the deers living in this remote part of Islay.