Black calf at Knockdon, Isle of Islay

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Black calf at Knockdon, Isle of IslayCan I still call this a calf, or is it already a fully grown cow? I’ve decided it looks young enough to still be called a calf. Spotted at Knockdon when returning from a walk during the Islay walking week.

Cattle on the beach in Kiloran Bay, Isle of Colonsay

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Picture of three cows on a beach, dunes in the backgroundAn impression from a visit to Islay’s neighbour Colonsay. A few cows had come down on to the beach in Kiloran Bay.

Coastguard Cottages and Kilchoman Dunes, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a row of cottages next to some dunesA view from high up on the Kilchoman Crags on a sunny day on Islay in April. The Coastguard Cottages behind the Kilchoman dunes, cattle grazing in a field at the top of the dunes. Not in the picture, but Machir Bay is on the left.