Whooper Swan at Gruinart in June, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Whooper Swan in bright June sunshine
Whooper Swan at Gruinart in June, Isle of Islay

A slightly unusual sight in June, as normally the Whooper Swans only pass through during their migration in Autumn. Spotted this one at Gruinart on a bright sunny June day.

Four passing Whooper Swans, Isle of Islay

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Picture of four passing Whooper Swans in flight
Four passing Whooper Swans, Isle of Islay

Watched from the old/south hide at Gruinart, four of the many Whooper Swans passing through Islay in the autumn flying past.

Whooper Swans in the afternoon sun at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of four whooper swans in a flooded marshland
Whooper Swans in the afternoon sun at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

Captured in the mild light of the November afternoon sun, four Whooper Swans at the RSPB Loch Gruinart reserve.