Isles Collection (#72)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cuernua (Caralluma burchardii burchardii) close-up of flower, fly attracted to flowers that smell like rotten meat, contributing to pollination, Canary Islands

Dragon's-teeth (Tetragonolobus maritimus) flowering, growing on coastal cliff edge, Orkney, Scotland, june

Great Yellow Bumblebee (Bombus distinguendus) adult, feeding on flower, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Moss Carder Bee (Bombus muscorum) Shetland Bumblebee, adult, feeding on flower, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) four immature stags, standing at edge of conifer woodland, Isle of Jura, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, june

Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) adult with chick, begging for food, pecking at beak spot, Saltee Islands, Ireland, july

Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) adult, with fish in beak, walking on rock, Mousa Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) adult, summer plumage, foraging at edge of grassy pool, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) adult pair, courting with fish in beak, standing on rock, Mousa Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) immature, stretching wings during aggressive charge in dispute over territory, Shetland Islands, Scotland, september

Common Gull (Larus canus) adult, summer plumage, standing on coastal rock, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Falkland Flightless Steamerduck (Tachyeres brachypterus) adult female with ducklings, standing on beach, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, november

Corncrake (Crex crex) adult, calling, standing on open ground, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) adult, summer plumage, nesting near two chicks on thrift covered clifftop, Sumburgh Head, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) and Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adults, nesting colony on cliff face, Marwick Head RSPB Reserve, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) adult, calling, standing on rock, Mousa Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Tussac-bird (Cinclodes antarcticus antarcticus) adult, feeding on seaweed strewn shore, Carcass Island, Falkland Islands, march

Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) immature, running in shallow water on beach, Shetland Islands, Scotland, september

Canarian Houbara Bustard (Chlamydotis undulata fuertaventurae) adult, feeding, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, march

Eurasian Stone-curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus insularum) adult, standing amongst rocks, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, march

Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) adult, in flight, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) adult, standing, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) adult, calling, standing on post, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland

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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.