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Three approaching Whooper Swans, Isle of Islay

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Picture of three Whooper Swans in flight, seen from the front
Three approaching Whooper Swans, Isle of Islay

Three passing (usually they just stop over on Islay on their way to Ireland) visitors spotted at the RSPB Loch Gruinart reserve.

Approaching Whooper Swan, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Whooper Swan in flight, taken from the front
Approaching Whooper Swan, Isle of Islay

A majestic Whooper Swan flying towards the bird hide at Gruinart for a very close pass. I don’t know how big this one was, but typically they have a wingspan of about 200-250cm / 7-8ft. Taken in November 2018

Whooper Swans landing on Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

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Picture of three Whooper Swans landing on a sea loch, some Barnacle Geese in the foregroundThree Whooper Swans on a stopover on Islay landing at Loch Indaal. A few Barnacle Geese resting closer to the shore.