Tag Archives: Loch Gruinart

Mala Bholsa and blown back waves, Isle of Islay

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Picture of waves being blown back by the wind, a hill in the backgroundA view from Ardnave over to Mala Bholsa (127m) in the north of Islay on a breezy November afternoon. The waves at the entrance to Loch Gruinart are being blown back by the wind, providing an interesting view.

Barnacle Geese at Gruinart in November 2015, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large group of Barnacle Geese in flightStill an amazing sight even after many years of watching them on Islay, a large number of Barnacle Geese in flight. Here seen from the old bird hide looking towards Ardnave.

Moon and Geese over Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the Moon rising over a sea loch, three Barnacle Geese flying close to itThe Moon rising over Loch Gruinart on an October evening on Islay. Three Barnacle Geese can be seen in flight just below it.