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Thursday, February 25, 2010

A visit from sheep



We had the lovely surprise of a visit from a small flock of six sheep this afternoon. They came along the shore into the lower orchard, then walked up the path to the house.
The Major and another ram had a brief tussle over rights to the spilled bird seed around the bird feeder. I believe they agreed to share, actually. They head-butted and pushed each other around for a few seconds, but they didn't seem to have their hearts in it.

When I eased the side door open they ran off a little way. But then they thought better of their flight, and turned to take a stand. Bird seed is probably not beneath their dignity this time of year. It was terrific to see them again.

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