Reader picture: A mother's love

Many thoughts have been with mothers this month, with Mothering Sunday a time for presents and meals out.
Mothering Sunday - the Risby Flock EMN-160803-093839001Mothering Sunday - the Risby Flock EMN-160803-093839001
Mothering Sunday - the Risby Flock EMN-160803-093839001

But it is not just people who have a special bond with their mothers as this delightful picture shows.

It was taken by Louise Fairburn, owner of the Risby Flock, which was established in 2004.

Her rare breed Lincoln Longwool Sheep graze the Lincolnshire Wolds on the Viking Way between Walesby and Tealby.