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Isles Collection (#71)

"Exploring the Isles: A Journey through History, Nature, and Resilience" Unfolding history on a WW2 poster: Map of the British Army's strategic isles

Background imageIsles Collection: Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) juvenile, close-up of head, at nest burrow, Skomer Island

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) juvenile, close-up of head, at nest burrow, Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales, july

Background imageIsles Collection: Common Raven (Corvus corax) adult, calling, standing on rocks, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Common Raven (Corvus corax) adult, calling, standing on rocks, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Background imageIsles Collection: Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) chick, standing in grass, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) chick, standing in grass, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Background imageIsles Collection: Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) adult, with insects in beak, perched on rock near nestsite

Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) adult, with insects in beak, perched on rock near nestsite, Isle of May, Firth of Forth, Scotland, july

Background imageIsles Collection: Berthelot's Pipit (Anthus berthelottii berthelottii) adult, standing on stony ground, Fuerteventura

Berthelot's Pipit (Anthus berthelottii berthelottii) adult, standing on stony ground, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, march

Background imageIsles Collection: Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) adult, winter plumage, standing on beach, Shetland Islands

Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) adult, winter plumage, standing on beach, Shetland Islands, Scotland, september

Background imageIsles Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) juvenile, standing on seaweed covered rock, Shetland Islands

European Otter (Lutra lutra) juvenile, standing on seaweed covered rock, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Background imageIsles Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) cub, scratching, standing on coastal rocks, Shetland Islands

European Otter (Lutra lutra) cub, scratching, standing on coastal rocks, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Background imageIsles Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) cub, grooming, resting on coastal rocks, Shetland Islands, Scotland

European Otter (Lutra lutra) cub, grooming, resting on coastal rocks, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Background imageIsles Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) crossing road sign, Shetland Islands, Scotland, may

European Otter (Lutra lutra) crossing road sign, Shetland Islands, Scotland, may

Background imageIsles Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) prey, remains of eaten crab on coastal rocks, Shetland Islands

European Otter (Lutra lutra) prey, remains of eaten crab on coastal rocks, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Background imageIsles Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) skull, Shetland Islands, Scotland

European Otter (Lutra lutra) skull, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Background imageIsles Collection: Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) berries, Handa Island, Sutherland, Northwest Scotland, august

Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) berries, Handa Island, Sutherland, Northwest Scotland, august

Background imageIsles Collection: Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris) in bud, growing in maritime grassland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris) in bud, growing in maritime grassland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Background imageIsles Collection: Common Gull (Larus canus) two chicks, standing in grass, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Common Gull (Larus canus) two chicks, standing in grass, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Background imageIsles Collection: Dunlin (Calidris alpina) immature, feeding, pulling worm from wet sand on beach, Shetland Islands

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) immature, feeding, pulling worm from wet sand on beach, Shetland Islands, Scotland, september

Background imageIsles Collection: Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) three adults, calling in aggressive behaviour, standing on rock

Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) three adults, calling in aggressive behaviour, standing on rock, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Background imageIsles Collection: Domestic Sheep, lamb, standing in pasture, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Domestic Sheep, lamb, standing in pasture, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Background imageIsles Collection: Tourist boat leaving harbour for Farne Islands, Seahouses Harbour, Northumberland, England, july

Tourist boat leaving harbour for Farne Islands, Seahouses Harbour, Northumberland, England, july

Background imageIsles Collection: Common Limpet (Patella vulgata) adults, feeding paths on rocks at low tide, Barray, Orkney

Common Limpet (Patella vulgata) adults, feeding paths on rocks at low tide, Barray, Orkney, Scotland, june

Background imageIsles Collection: Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina) in rockpool at low tide, Brough Head, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland

Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina) in rockpool at low tide, Brough Head, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Background imageIsles Collection: Acorn Barnacle (Semibalanus balanoides) mass, exposed at low tide, Brough Head, Mainland, Orkney

Acorn Barnacle (Semibalanus balanoides) mass, exposed at low tide, Brough Head, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Background imageIsles Collection: Domestic Sheep, lamb, running in pasture, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Domestic Sheep, lamb, running in pasture, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Background imageIsles Collection: Common Seal (Phoca vitulina vitulina) adult, close-up of head, at surface of sea, Yell

Common Seal (Phoca vitulina vitulina) adult, close-up of head, at surface of sea, Yell, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Background imageIsles Collection: Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina) closed, on rocks at low tide, Brough Head, Mainland, Orkney

Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina) closed, on rocks at low tide, Brough Head, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june




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"Exploring the Isles: A Journey through History, Nature, and Resilience" Unfolding history on a WW2 poster: Map of the British Army's strategic isles. Tracing our roots back to Viking Britain with an ancient map of their conquests. Battling against nature's fury at Bishop Rock Lighthouse during a relentless gale. Discovering tranquility amidst the Scilly Isles' breathtaking landscapes and seascapes. Unlocking Earth's secrets with a geological map showcasing the diverse British Islands. Navigating through time with an 18th-century Channel Islands map as our guide. Marveling at the majestic Wolf Rock Lighthouse from above, guarding Cornwall's coast. Immersing in Clan Macdonald's rich heritage that echoes across these storied isles. Reflecting on sacrifice and duty through a poignant WWI poster - "Is your home here? Defend it. " Stepping into Tresco Abbey's old arches, where whispers of Cornwall's past still linger. Witnessing resilience personified at Bishop Rock Lighthouse amidst the Isles of Scilly. Embracing coastal serenity as domestic cattle graze peacefully on Isle of Man’s Bride. Embark on this captivating journey through these remarkable isles; each holds its own tale waiting to be discovered – tales etched by war, shaped by Vikings, guarded by lighthouses, and nurtured by nature’s beauty.