Sanderlings at Killinallan, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a flock of Sanderlings flying over a beach with waves breakingSome Sanderlings flying along the waves breaking on the beach near Killinallan Point at the entrance to Loch Gruinart.

Sandcastle near Ardnave, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a group of walk admiring a sandcastle during a beach walkAn impression from an Islay walking week a couple of years ago. The walk was to Ardnave Point, walking out mainly along the beach facing Loch Gruinart (you can see Killinallan Point in the background). We don’t know who built it, but on the way we came across this impressive sandcastle.

Barnacle Geese over Killinallan Point, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Barnacle Geese flying over dunes and a hilly landscape at the top of a sea lochA November view on Islay, looking over to Killinallan Point from the track down to Kilnave Chapel. The Barnacle Geese were quite easily spooked that day and flew up frequently. Here the can be seen passing over the dunes at Killinallan Point with Mala Bholsa in the background.