Looking after the herds near Knockdon, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a hilly landscape with two herds, one cattle and one sheep. A farming vehicle in between
Looking after the herds near Knockdon, Isle of Islay

A view from near the western end of Loch Skerrols towards Knockdon (Knockdon itself out of view on the left). Two herds of farm animals, cattle in the front, sheep slightly further back. The farmer’s van in between. I believe the hill in the background is Pairc Dhubh

Cattle on a hillside near Knockdon, Isle of Islay

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Picture of cattle resting on a hillside on a sunny June day
Cattle on a hillside near Knockdon, Isle of Islay

A hill near Knockdon just north of Bridgend, cattle taking a rest on the hillside in the bright June mid day sunshine.

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.