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Windblown Highland Coo at Kilchiaran, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a highland cow on a ridge on a windy dayA Highland Coo on an exposed ridge on a windy day on Islay, its tail and long coat being blown over in the wind.

Highland Coo and Starlings, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Highland Cow on a hill with a small murmuration of Starlings flying pastAnother view of the impressive Highland Coo bossing the hills at Kilchiaran, this time with a small murmuration of Starlings flying past. While I haven’t really seen the large murmurations other places are known for (e.g. Otmoor in Oxfordshire, England) on Islay, I still think these smaller ones are fun to watch as they wheel around.

Impressive Highland Coo at Kilchiaran, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a highland cow on a hillockAn impressive Highland Coo looking down on passing walkers at Kilchiaran in the west of Islay.