Tag Archives: Loch Gruinart

Barnacle Geese at Loch Gruinart and Killinallan, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large number of Barnacle Geese in flight at a sea lochSeen from the ‘new’/north hide at RSPB Loch Gruinart, a large number of Barnacle Geese in flight along the shore of the loch, Killinallan in the background.

Hen Harrier at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Hen Harrier in flight over a wetlandA ringtail Hen Harrier in flight over the wetlands at Gruinart. Some geese on the ground as well.

Rainbow over the Loch Gruinart birdwatching hide, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a rainbow over a birdwatching hide and the track to itAfter a heavy rain shower I decided to leave the RSPB birdwatching hide at Loch Gruinart. Luckily I turned around on my way to the car to spot this (double) rainbow over the old hide.