Tag Archives: Loch Gruinart

Barnacle Geese over Loch Gruinart and Killinallan, Isle of Islay

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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.

Loch Gruinart on an April evening, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the top of a sea loch on a sunny April eveningA beautiful April evening on the western side of Loch Gruinart, looking south east.

Barnacle Geese at the Gruinart new hide, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Barnacle Geese landing near a bird hideA view from the old bird hide at RSPB Gruinart over to the new hide (both are in use). Some of the Barnacle Geese wintering on Islay are arriving for the roost in the evening.