Hebridean Sheep on the Sandlings (1)
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Hebridean Sheep on the Sandlings (1)
Image: © Oxymoron Taken: 15 Aug 2010
These sheep have been introduced under the auspices of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust to improve the grazing on this marginal land: "Hebridean Sheep now graze this area in order to maintain the mosaic of heathland vegetation" (taken from an on-site notice board). The complete flock is included in this photo.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.062565
Longitude
1.396546