Herring Gull flying above the surf in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Herring Gull flying above the surf approaching a beach
Herring Gull flying above the surf in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

A view from Kilchoman beach over the waves rolling into Machir Bay and on to the beach with a Herring Gull (at least that’s what I think it is) flying past.

Rocks, seaweed and waves on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a beach with some rocks and seaweed in the sand, a small wave breaking off the beach
Rocks, seaweed and waves on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

A cloudy September morning on Kilchoman beach, a few rocks and some seaweed embedded in the sand with a small wave breaking as it rolls on to the beach.

Barnacle Geese over Eilean an Tannais-sgeir, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small flock flying high over a small rocky outcrop
Barnacle Geese over Eilean an Tannais-sgeir, Isle of Islay

A distant view from Kilchoman beach on an October afternoon on the west coast of Islay, a few Barnacle Geese flying high over Eilean an Tannais-sgeir.