On The Horns Of A Dilemma

I was not having much inspiration blip wise today until I was helped out by a very slow driver.
I had driven out to West Malling for some grocery shopping and a walk round the town but had not seen anything blip worthy so just decided to go straight back home. On my journey back I got stuck behind the aforementioned very slow driver (there was no chance of overtaking) who was really beginning to test my patience. Instead of continuing my somewhat tortuous progress I decided to stop off at Teston  Bridge Country Park for a breather before I started to lose my temper.
It felt much better to be out in the open air and I felt instantly calmer.
This is when I remembered there was a field at the Park that sometimes houses a few Highland cattle - they are used for conservation grazing. They might be a perfect subject for a blip!
When I reached the field there they were. Usually there are only one or two but today there must have been at least ten. The only problem was that they were quite a distance away and, much as I wanted to edge a lot nearer, getting up close and personal with large horned animals weighing several hundred pounds each would probably not be my wisest idea!
Eventually these three moved slightly closer towards me and I was able to get this image. So finally I was able to get my blip for the day - all thanks to that very slow driver!
When I got back home I checked the Park's website and learned they are actually Highland Longhorns and that the name of the field is Tutsham Meadow. It did also confirm that they should be admired from a distance as they may be a local attraction but it is important to note that approaching these large but docile animals is NOT recommended as they scare easily and can stampede. Thankfully I had already decided that was good idea when I was taking their picture! :-)

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