Tag Archives: Loch Gruinart

Choughs in the Dunes at Ardnave, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two choughs on short grass in dunesChoughs are fairly rare birds in the UK, Islay is one of their strongholds with significant numbers. These two I photographed in the dunes at Ardnave. Loch Gruinart is vaguely visible in the background.

Barnacle Geese over Kilnave Chapel, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Barnacle Geese in flight over the ruin of Kilnave Chapel, Loch Gruinart in the backgroundA picture from a visit in November 2012, some of the thousands of Barnacle Geese wintering on Islay in flight over the ruin of Kilnave Chapel. Loch Gruinart in the background. The Kilnave Cross is “hiding” on the right corner of the chapel.