Barnacle Geese and Whooper Swans under a Crescent Moon, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wetland under a partially cloudy sky with a crescent moon visible. Some Barnacle Geese flying in the distance, some Whooper Swans on the water
Barnacle Geese and Whooper Swans under a Crescent Moon, Isle of Islay

A November afternoon at Gruinart, the light slowly fading and a crescent Moon visible in the sky. In the distance some Barnacle Geese are arriving. If you look closely you can just make out some Whooper Swans on the water.

Two Whooper Swans in the Gloaming at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two Whopper Swans in the dusk in some shallow water with various grasses
Two Whooper Swans in the Gloaming at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

A late November afternoon at Gruinart, watching from the bird hide in the last light of the gloaming. Two Whooper Swans from a group of six resting in the mild and colourful light.

Swans opposite Bruichladdich (2), Isle of Islay

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Picture of several Swans on the shore of a sea loch, a village with a whisky distillery on the opposite shore
Swans opposite Bruichladdich (2), Isle of Islay

Another view of the dozen Whooper Swans opposite Bruichladdich on the shore of Loch Indaal below Ard-Chruaidh outside Bowmore: One of them stretching its wings this time.