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Sheep Saturday

This is a Scottish Blackface lamb (I kid you not). They are the most common breed of domestic sheep in the UK. This tough and adaptable breed is often found in the more exposed locations, such as the Scottish Highlands, or, in this case , on the Outer Hebrides  (this one is on the Isle of Harris). Roughly thirty percent of all sheep in the UK are Scottish Blackface. The Blackface epitomises the mountain sheep. They have long coarse wool that shields them from moisture and biting winds. They are able to survive the harshest winters in the most extreme parts of Great Britain. Blackfaces are horned in both sexes, and as their name suggests, they usually have a black face (but sometimes with white markings), and black legs. This breed is primarily raised for (sshh, in case it hears) meat.

Sheep Saturday

This is a Scottish Blackface lamb (I kid you not). They are the most common breed of domestic sheep in the UK. This tough and adaptable breed is often found in the more exposed locations, such as the Scottish Highlands, or, in this case , on the Outer Hebrides  (this one is on the Isle of Harris). Roughly thirty percent of all sheep in the UK are Scottish Blackface. The Blackface epitomises the mountain sheep. They have long coarse wool that shields them from moisture and biting winds. They are able to survive the harshest winters in the most extreme parts of Great Britain. Blackfaces are horned in both sexes, and as their name suggests, they usually have a black face (but sometimes with white markings), and black legs. This breed is primarily raised for (sshh, in case it hears) meat.

comments (9)

This lamb is the king of the hill Alan... wonderful image... thanks for the information about this hearty breed of sheep....petersmile
She is so adorable! Great shot, Alan!
  • Chris
  • England
  • 25 May 2013, 06:47
Yum yum - I'd eat it!
  • Philine
  • Germany
  • 25 May 2013, 07:28
Yes, I recall, 'black-face sheep was one of the first words I heard on my first GB- journey in Scotland, in Braemar! This is a wonderful image- and the lamb has found a place on the top of a mossy rock which makes him/her look outstanding. Peter hit the nail on the head. I like the gesture looking back a bit sceptic at the strange two-legs being. The yellow mark on the back of this immaculate lamb may sign the ownership. I like this photo very much, maybe, I had a bit cropped the background.
I climbed it .... because it was there.
Lamb is so expensive these days that I might have to take up rustling!
  • Philine
  • Germany
  • 25 May 2013, 08:55
The first word I learnt (1975) was 'black-faced sheep', but Blackface is also the right term as I now learn.
Isn't it wonderful that it posed so sweetly for you. Love the location for the shot too.
Cute little character. Everywhere was heaving with sheep and lambs in the Lake District last week.

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camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II
exposure mode aperture priority
shutterspeed 1/250s
aperture f/3.5
sensitivity ISO100
focal length 200.0mm
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