Oystercatcher on the beach in Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an Oystercatcher standing on a beach close to the waterline, two other birds flying pastA beach scene from Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay. An Oystercatcher is standing close to the water while two other birds fly past (not sure what they were and as they’re only a blur I’m not even going to guess).

Autumn colours in Inveraray (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of trees in autumn colours above a bridge on the shore of a lochTravelling to and from Islay through Argyll in the autumn can provide some beautiful sights with the trees in full autumn colours. This view shows Aray Bridge (Inveraray Bridge) with a few Oystercatchers on the pier wall in Inveraray.

Oystercatcher on the cliffs at Sanaigmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an Oystercatcher on top of low cliffs, a second Oystercatcher on the edge of the pictureAn often spotted bird on Islay, an Oystercatcher. Here sitting on the low cliffs near Sanaigmore Bay, breaking waves in the sunshine in the background.

PS: Yes, I know there’s a second Oystercatcher in the picture, although it’s easy to miss. Can you spot it?