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Sheep
There is a wide variety of sheep grazing the commons throughout the year. The breeds are resilient to the conditions and thrive on coarse grasses. Some of the sheep you might see include Welsh Mountain, Speckle Face and Cheviot.
Sheep on Rhossili Down
Sheep herd on Hardings Down
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