new life

On my walk this afternoon I had the privilege to see a newly born calf. I think I was probably the first person to see it :-)

The wee calf was standing up on very wobbly legs as its mother gave it a lick and then it sat down. I watched from a respectful distance so as not to worry either of them and then I left them to enjoy this precious peaceful time together. I don't know how long it will be before someone arrives to do whatever they do to baby calves - putting labels on its ears and whatnot, but I hope it's a while.