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Barnacle Geese Islay

November 3, 2021 by ron

Barnacle Geese at Loch Gruinart Islay

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

A Memorable Islay Walk

August 27, 2021 by ron

Some walks we made during our time on Islay will always stay with me and the ones that do usually involved the west coast, wildlife and a perfectly sunny warm day. A Sunday in October 2018 was one of those perfect days with wall to wall … [Read more...] about A Memorable Islay Walk

Islay Eagle Encounter

August 27, 2021 by ron

White Tailed Islay Eagle Loch Gruinart

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

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Seal Pup on the Rocks at Ardnave

Islay Wildlife

I'm not sure if there are places in Europe where wildlife is more abundant and as diverse as on Islay. Wherever you walk or drive, there is always something to be seen, and often something special … Read More... about Islay Wildlife

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Thomas Telford Church Portnahaven

Thomas Telford Churches on Islay

Thomas Telford was quite the Scottish engineer in his days. Thomas Telford is … [Read More...] about Thomas Telford Churches on Islay

The Wavedancer in Port Ellen Marina

Islay Sea Adventures Trip

Islay Sea Adventures Trip review. For centuries people have used the seas as a … [Read More...] about Islay Sea Adventures Trip

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