The arrival of the Barnacle Geese is one of the many nature spectacles on Islay. From late September thousands of Geese arrive from Greenland and congregate on the tidal mudflats at the head of Loch Gruinart and Loch Indaal. These are also their main … [Read more...] about Barnacle Geese Islay
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Islay Eagle Encounter
Spotting an Eagle on Islay is difficult and I know many who have never seen one or have only seen it flying high up in the sky. You really need some luck to get a "Close Encounter" with these majestic birds and you need to keep your eyes open all the … [Read more...] about Islay Eagle Encounter
Migrating Whooper Swans on Islay
With the changing of the seasons the thousands of Barnacle Geese return from Greenland to winter on the Isle of Islay. Together with the Geese there are also around four hundred Whooper Swans migrating south from Iceland. The Whooper Swans don't stay … [Read more...] about Migrating Whooper Swans on Islay