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16 August 2014

Critters: cattle






Eastern Finncattle - itäsuomenkarja or kyyttö,
Laajalahti nature trail 7.6.2014.

Kyyttö is the oldest cattle breed in Finland.
There are about 500 animals left.
We've had them in Espoo over the summer
as "gardeners" in Laajalahti and Espoonlahti.

I'm linking to
Camera Critters
Saturday's Critters

http://camera-critters.blogspot.fi/2014/08/camera-critters-332.html

http://viewingnaturewitheileen.blogspot.fi/2014/08/saturdays-critters-37.html

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63 comments:

  1. Jocee16 August 2014 at 08:41

    they look very happy in all that grass. Pretty looking cows.

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    1. Unknown16 August 2014 at 14:44

      Thank you Jocee! They're very calm and kind animals.

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  2. Forest Dream Weaver16 August 2014 at 11:26

    Cows and buttercups.....a perfect combination!

    Happy weekend Gunilla,
    Ruby

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    1. Unknown16 August 2014 at 14:45

      Thank you Ruby! I think so too. Have a great weekend!

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  3. betty-NZ16 August 2014 at 11:42

    What serene, pastoral shots. I love to watch the cows when they are closeby. Is this breed dying out--with only 500 left?

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    1. Unknown16 August 2014 at 14:47

      Thank you Bettyl! There were only 60 animals at some point. A lot of work has been done to save this breed.

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  4. Anonymous16 August 2014 at 12:03

    Wonderful series, dear Gunilla,
    perfect snapshots, great captured!
    I wish you a nice Saturday
    moni

    Thanks if you visit my blog
    http://www.reflexionblog.de

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    1. Unknown16 August 2014 at 14:48

      Thank you, dear Moni! Have a lovely weekend!

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  5. Rajesh16 August 2014 at 12:10

    Great shots of the cattle.

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  6. Miguel García16 August 2014 at 12:42

    Una vaca feliz, rodeada de hierba y flores por todas partes. Basta con ver como se saborea en la tercera fotografía. Un abrazo,

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    1. Unknown16 August 2014 at 14:51

      Thank you Miguel! They looked very happy and content.

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  7. eileeninmd16 August 2014 at 13:07

    These are awesome shots, Gunilla. I love the shots of the cattle peering over the flowers or grasses.. So cute! Thank you for sharing your post with Saturday's Critters. Have a happy weekend!

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  8. Carole M.16 August 2014 at 13:25

    don't they look like they're in a good place?! They deserve to be too; lovely photos Gunilla

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    1. Unknown16 August 2014 at 14:52

      Thank you Carole! They looked very happy to me. :)

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  9. Indrani16 August 2014 at 14:21

    Nice series of captures. Such gentle creatures happy with just eating :)

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    1. Unknown16 August 2014 at 14:53

      Thank you Indrani! I love watching them. They're so peaceful.

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  10. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow16 August 2014 at 14:42

    They are so sweet and beautiful : )

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  11. EG CameraGirl16 August 2014 at 14:48

    Kyyttö are a nice looking breed. I'm sorry there are only about 500 left!

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    1. Unknown16 August 2014 at 14:57

      Thank you EG! I hope they can be saved. They are beautiful animals.

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  12. David M. Gascoigne,16 August 2014 at 14:55

    There always seems to be something uniquely peaceful about a herd of cattle munching on grass in a field.

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    1. Unknown16 August 2014 at 14:59

      Thank you David! It's true, it's peaceful to watch them.

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  13. sandyland16 August 2014 at 14:58

    great pastoral

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  14. Kate16 August 2014 at 15:28

    A very appealing photo with the yellow flowers.

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  15. orchid032416 August 2014 at 15:57

    Oh, I've never seen cattle before p;) Love the white line and the sweet eyes, Gunilla♡♡♡

    ps; Thank you so much for your help. It is Phlox and I could find the same kind in the pc page. It is called 'kusa-kyochiku-to, クサキョウチクトウ' in Japanese, yey!!!
    Have a wonderful coming new week, my friend;
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Unknown17 August 2014 at 10:25

      Thank you Miyako! I'm so happy I could help. Have a lovely upcoming week. Big sunny hugs to you!

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  16. TexWisGirl16 August 2014 at 16:53

    they are LOVELY!

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  17. Ela16 August 2014 at 18:02

    They have beautiful eyes and long eyelashes natural :)
    Have a nice weekend :)

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    1. Unknown17 August 2014 at 10:40

      Thank you Ela! I agree, they have beautiful eyes. Have a lovely weekend!

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  18. Phil Slade16 August 2014 at 18:40

    What interesting head markings they have Gunilla. So it's true about cows liking buttercups?

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    1. Unknown17 August 2014 at 10:42

      Thank you Phil! It sure looked like they did. :)

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  19. Maude Lynn16 August 2014 at 18:43

    Pretty shots!

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  20. Breathtaking16 August 2014 at 18:52

    Há há:) You posted cows too, and they are lovey Gunilla. Paler than our breed but I think they are all such wonderful animals, and your photos are beautiful.

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    1. Unknown17 August 2014 at 10:43

      Thank you very much! They are gentle critters.

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  21. Lina Gustina16 August 2014 at 19:21

    Wonderful cow shots. They look healthy.
    Thanks for dropping by.
    1sthappyfamily.com

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  22. Jane16 August 2014 at 22:07

    Awesome captures, great composition too :)

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  23. Anonymous16 August 2014 at 22:18

    Wonderful shots. They have beautiful faces.

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  24. sunshine16 August 2014 at 22:25

    A wonderful series.

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  25. Adam Jones16 August 2014 at 22:50

    I love that third picture. Another lovely post.

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  26. Coloring Outside the Lines17 August 2014 at 00:34

    This one has the sweetest face. Great shots.

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  27. Debbie17 August 2014 at 03:32

    These pictures are really beautiful!!

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  28. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©17 August 2014 at 04:09

    Very pretty. And such nice flowers for them to eat!
    ~

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    1. Unknown17 August 2014 at 10:46

      Thank you! The buttercups are very pretty.

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  29. Katarina17 August 2014 at 15:42

    Jättefina bilder på fina kossor!

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    1. Unknown17 August 2014 at 16:40

      Tusen tack Katarina! De är så söta. :)

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  30. Helma17 August 2014 at 21:49

    I think this is really great to see. The yellow of the flowers and in it the cow. Really fantastic!

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  31. Leovi17 August 2014 at 22:09

    the photos are beautiful, wonderful cows!

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  32. cedarmerefarm18 August 2014 at 14:44

    Hi Gunilla, Beautiful shots of a beautiful breed! My favorite is the first photo. Love those sweet eyes!

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  33. Gunsside20 August 2014 at 00:46

    Utrolig flotte bilder
    herlig kuer i blomsterengen

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