Thrift

Iona.

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April 24th 2024
After a serious soaking cycling across Mull, I got to spend several (mostly) sun drenched days on Iona. Albeit with a chilly north wind. There was loads of lovely birdlife. The male were in show off mode so lots of singing, and displaying. Their brilliant super plummage in perfect condition. The corncrakes hadn't arrived yet. But it was brilliant to see a few twite. I don't often come across t ... read more

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