This post is for Travel Photo Thursday… and is of the animals of Valentia Island.
There are lots and lots of sheep that roam Valentia Island. The ones we encountered were the blackface sheep that are common all over the UK. This particular breed is very hardy and they need to be given all the wind, cold, and rain.
I bring up sheep because they seemed to be the only animal that the pint-sized animal whisperer couldn’t attract to her (the cows, cats and dogs all flocked to her). In fact, we spent a fair bit of time on Geokaun Mountain trying to corner a lamb so la Niña could feel how soft it was. Those little beasts are wily! What we really needed was a dog named Stryder to help us herd… or not. I can only imagine how it would go down.
What a beautiful and pastoral area, looks like a nice place to connect with nature
I’m inviting you to join us for Travel Photo Mondays, the link runs all week so I hope you can join us for the next installment?
These are quite interesting looking and definitely wooly, like little toys. Hope la Nina liked them.
It would be very hard to catch a lamb- unless you had some food that they loved!
Attempting to catch a lamb sounds like an entertaining way to while away the time..
Yea. I didn’t think she would actually ever catch a lamb (or sheep for that matter). But it made for an interesting morning. Thanks for popping in everyone!