Islay and Jura 21-28 October 2023 with Sally Nowell Islay - We visit the ‘Queen of the Hebrides’ in the peak of autumn to enjoy the spectacle of returning wintering geese to the island and explore inland bays for waders and Chough, hunting raptors over heathland such as Hen Harrier, Peregrine and Merlin, whilst watching the skies for Golden and White-tailed Eagles. Jura’s rugged scenery will be full of rutting Red Deer and we shall keep a close eye on the coastline for seals and Otters, whilst e

The Islay Autumn Wildlife Expedition 2025 A sky full of geese 😍 the newly arrived Barnacle Geese are looking spectacular along with the Greenland White-fronted Geese. A big highlight this morning was a juv Glossy Ibis! Superb Hen Harriers, Chough, female Merlin, Golden Eagles…Islay at its best! 🥰 | Nature Scotland