The flowers of common dog violet which is an essential food source for pearl bordered fritillary caterpillars. Pic by WTML

A spike of bugle with its blue flowers. Pic by WTML

Two yellow primrose blossoms against a background of their green leaves. Pic WTML

They like south-facing slopes at a particular altitude. We had just the spot at #GlenFinglas but it had bracken not wildflowers. So we deployed the coos! They trampled the densest bracken allowing the fritillary's food plants to flourish. #luingcattle 2/3