Barnacle Geese and Cattle at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large number of Barnacle Geese flying above a few grazing cowsThe cows don’t seem to be disturbed by the noise and impressive sight of the large number of Barnacle Geese occasionally flying up. May be they are used to them because of their annual Islay visits?

Coast seen from Mala Bholsa, Isle of Islay

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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.

Killinallan dunes at high tide, Isle of Islay

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Picture of dunes with the sea having rise to the foot of them at high tidePlan your walks carefully, or you might get caught out. During low tide you can easily walk around Killinallan Point in the north of Islay, during high tide the water at times (also depending on how the sand has shifted) might come up all the way to the dunes.