Footprints and reflections on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of footprints on a beach with the sky reflecting around them
Footprints and reflections on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

An impression from a November morning on Kilchoman beach on the west coast of Islay. My footprints along the waterline, the hazy sky reflecting on the wet sand.

Big Machir Bay view, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view over a bay with steep hills on the other side
Big Machir Bay view, Isle of Islay

A view from Kilchoman beach across Machir Bay towards Kilchiaran Bay on the west coast of Islay.

Barnacle Geese in flight at northern Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Barnacle Geese in low flight over a beach and a rocky shore, just after lifting off
Barnacle Geese in flight at northern Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

Having been spooked Barnacle Geese fly off from their roost on Kilchoman beach in Machir Bay. More usually seen roosting in other places they do occasionally roost on the beach here, especially when the tide is right at full Moon. Also note the two gulls still sitting on the beach, undisturbed by the commotion around them.