Espoo: Curious eyes observing the stranger and his camera in a nature reserve in Laajalahti district of Espoo, the western neighbouring city of Helsinki. Photos from the same area: 12.

Captured: Wednesday 31 May 2006 (20:12)   |   Large version

kasia&marcin

They are cute! :)

02.06.2006 (23:32)

Thomas

Hi Kasia&Marcin

You're interested in cute cattle pictures? Well, then check out this and meet Lovely, Switzerland's most famous cow!

03.06.2006 (14:22)

Matt C.

What a strange country Finland is when they need to place cows in a 'nature reserve'. Are they endangered there? Minnesota has plenty to give away, if you need more.

04.06.2006 (21:32)

Tomi

Well, not so strange country but foresighted :) Traditionally the cattle and sheep were freely on the coastal meadows during the summer time. They formed the lanscape with their presence, naturally, roaming around the meadows and between the trees. Those sites were also ecologically unique, many plants were growing there because of optimal conditions caused byt the cattle. So, now these animals are brought back to nature to do the job, to maintain this traditional scenery and to bring back conditions where those plants grow that only old folks remember. Does it make sense as a nature reserve?

05.06.2006 (08:15)

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