Barnacle Geese flying past a cottage at Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large number of Barnacle Geese flying past a cottage at the top of a sea loch
Barnacle Geese flying past a cottage at Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay

A mid October afternoon on the RSPB Loch Gruinart reserve, the early arrivals of the Barnacle Geese had been spooked and were flying past a cottage near the top of the loch.

Killinallan Point at high tide, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some dunes with a high tide reaching the foot of the dunes
Killinallan Point at high tide, Isle of Islay

A few steps further from the Killinallan dunes at high tide, just about to go around the corner at Killinallan Point. Ardnave visible on the other side of Loch Gruinart.