Ewe'll need a warm coat! Spectacular images show herders leading 3,000 sheep across a frozen Tibetan lake in sub-zero weather

Animals from the air: This stunning aerial photograph shows thousands of sheep crossing a frozen lake in Tibet with golden light shimmering on the mountain range behind 

Stunning aerial photographs show thousands of sheep crossing a vast frozen lake in Tibet

• The annual sheep migration in Tibet is led by human herders instead of dogs 
• Their journey started before dawn and it took two hours to complete the three-kilometre route

        

This would give even the most athletic of sheep dogs a run for their money!

These stunning aerial photographs show 3,000 sheep crossing a frozen lake in Tibet with golden light shimmering on the mountain range behind.

The army of animals trail along, with their numbers seemingly never ending. The annual sheep migration in Tibet is led by human herders instead of dogs.

The animals were led from the village of Dowa - which is situated 16,633 feet above sea level - to two islands on one of the world's highest lakes, Puma Yumco.

The migration started before dawn and it took two hours to complete the freezing three-kilometre journey. As they went, they had to battle sub-zero winds and icy terrain while navigating unmarked pathways.

The farmers will spend a month with the animals on the islands, where grass grows to waist height before journeying on to pastures new. 

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In a frenzy: The annual sheep migration in Tibet is led by human herders instead of dogs

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The animals were led from the village of Dowa, 16,633 feet above sea level, to two islands on Puma Yumco Lake, one of the world's highest lakes

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Don't forget your coat! As they went, they had to battle sub-zero winds and icy terrain while navigating unmarked pathways

     

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Long day's work: The migration started before dawn and it took two hours to complete the three-kilometre journey

       

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Keep you eyes peeled: When smaller animals wander off and fall, the herders take them back by carrying them in their arms

Roving band: The farmers will spend a month with the animals on the islands, where grass grows to waist height before journeying on to pastures new.

(The Mail, UK)