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Tales of a South Downs fox... and other ramblings

Bulls fighting

Well, jousting or rutting anyway (if cattle 'rut'). The local cattle are usually such placid beasts, so I was vaguely bemused when I saw them rushing around. I expect it of sheep, deer, and horses; but for some reason cattle running is something I can't remember seeing before (except in cowboy films). Okay, it wasn't a stampede, but it caused me to stop and watch for a while.

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Camera note: all shots taken with the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.

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Comments

Loiscakkleberrylane Wednesday, January 28, 2009 12:02:23 AM

VEry interesting behaviour!

Words Wednesday, January 28, 2009 12:47:13 AM

Spring must be round the corner!

Darkogdare Wednesday, January 28, 2009 5:47:17 AM

Black and white. Evil and good bigsmile

Mark JonesFlying Red Fox Blog Wednesday, January 28, 2009 7:52:00 AM

Very cool! I wonder who won. bigsmile

NeilUkwildlife Wednesday, January 28, 2009 11:29:53 AM

now thats something Ive never seen. Interesting stuff

Vulpes vulpes Wednesday, January 28, 2009 3:27:51 PM

I'm just picturing the china shop... p

Sprogger McSprogsprogger Wednesday, January 28, 2009 4:29:51 PM

I have seen this behavior at this time of year before, usualy with cows that have been indoors for the winter and they get a bit nuts with their first taste of freedom after a long cold season.

Adele BrandSittingFox Wednesday, January 28, 2009 8:31:49 PM

A little bit of aurochs behaviour, maybe.

Words Wednesday, January 28, 2009 10:02:10 PM

Darko, maybe... but which is which?

Words Wednesday, January 28, 2009 10:02:49 PM

Mark, they both eventually just gave up. It must give them a bit of a headache though!

Words Wednesday, January 28, 2009 10:03:45 PM

Neil, it was fascinating to watch and a timely reminder of just how heavy and strong they are.

Darkogdare Wednesday, January 28, 2009 10:03:58 PM

This is obvious, black is good lol

Words Wednesday, January 28, 2009 10:04:11 PM

Vulpes, lol

Words Wednesday, January 28, 2009 10:05:52 PM

Sprogger, that's an interesting observation. These have been out for a while over the winter but quite possibly are in sheds at night which might explain it. Certainly they were in playful mood.

Words Wednesday, January 28, 2009 10:07:59 PM

Adele, a bit of atavism creeping in. Makes sense.

FrogbootsFrogBoots Sunday, February 1, 2009 2:07:02 AM

lol Reminds me of nothing so much as a football game...without a ball! wink

Words Sunday, February 1, 2009 11:04:27 AM

LOL, I can see what you mean. It's all those body swerves.

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