Saturday 13th December - All 25 seen

The cattle were all good today.

They were in three groups—five members of the Caesar's original herd foraging for acorns and munching on gorse at the eastern end of Sandy Hill, the seven Sussexes deep in the gorse bushes on Hungry Hill. The remaining thirteen originals were grazing and resting in the sunshine north of Horse Pond.

Decided not to spend a great deal of time trying to get to the Sussexes, expecting them to be more accessible later. By the time, I'd spent some quiet, relaxing time with the group of thirteen, the Sussexes had walked the entire length of Sandy Hill and were resting on the grassy island to the southwest of James Bond Pond.

Full update and some photos to follow in a while.

Friday 12th December - All 25 seen

 Between 08:00 - 09:30

All have been seen this morning to the east of the Horse Pond. All were happily eating whatever they could especially acorns. Several enjoyed some head and back rubs most notably 222 and 072.

All the cattle were happy and content this morning

Thursday 11th December - All 25 seen half were deep in gorse so could not get near

 13:08 nofence shows 3 groups today I’m heading to the pillbox on Sandy hill

This group are tucked into the gorse bushes I’ll have to comeback they are very well hidden found 6 in the group grazing and chewing their cud

13:43 I’m up on the lookout trackers not picking up 4 but I have 6 here including no collar gangsta all sitting and chewing their cud look very peaceful here lovely sunshine and this spot they chose is tucked out of the wind. There’s 1 SH down the bank grazing the marshy area he’s making his way back up slowly he not on the nofence must be the signal 

14:03 over by JBPond tracker shows 4 there are 6 and now 1 does not have a collar they are deep in gorse bushes eating can’t get to them I can see them moving and eating but can’t follow them into gorse

14:20 on long bottom with Brie in a group of 6 and up on Sandy hill tucked into gorse 5

Wednesday 10th December - All 25 seen

At 15:00 this afternoon, youngster 219 was foraging for acorns beneath the fallen leaves on the slope near ///shirts.supper.after, west of Farnborough Road. He had clearly been in the gorse bushes and was happy to stand and rest while I brushed the loose gorse from his back and neck. Older steer 21 was grazing contentedly in the gorse to his west. Both boys were happy, relaxed, and looking well. A large group of cattle were also spread out grazing along the path to the northeast.

At 15:20, six of the Sussex cattle, along with youngster 222, were foraging for acorns beneath the leaves near ///toned.prowl.shrug on Hungry Hill. They were all very friendly, pausing their foraging to say hello and enjoy a few strokes. Older steer 33 was munching contentedly on gorse nearby, while the final Sussex—steer 1640—was grazing down a slope a little further east. All nine were happy, relaxed, and in good condition.

As I made my way back toward the Sandy Bowl, I came across older steer 21 grazing in the gorse near ///value.grant.globe. He was alone but seemed perfectly content.

By 15:45, cows 234 and 940, along with steers 220, 270, and 271, were grazing among the trees north of the Sandy Bowl near ///fork.dating.stud. Youngster 219 had also joined them. Most were foraging for acorns, while cow 940 showed off her climbing skills to reach the tastiest heather and gorse. She soon came down to say hello and enjoy plenty of strokes and rubs. All six were happy, content, and looking well.

Shortly before 16:00, the final nine cattle were spread out grazing in the thicket near ///bills.tamed.woods at the Royal Pavilion end of the site. They were all very friendly as I checked on them. Older steer 20 slowly made his way northeast to munch on some grass, with youngsters 227 and 230 following. All nine were happy, relaxed, and in good condition.

After saying my goodbyes to the group of nine at 16:20, I walked back to the group of six, who were still grazing in the same spot despite the darkness settling across the site. I was delighted to see steer 21 emerge from the woodland to the southeast and make his way across the sand to join them. I said my final goodbyes shortly after he arrived.

The cows were all good today.

Tracker numbers

 Hi, I am trying to get a list of which tracker belongs to each cow, could somebody tell the tracker number for the following cows please 1626,211,217,230 and 234. Thanks in advance 

Tuesday 9th December - All 25 seen

At 13:30 this afternoon, steers 30, 35, 217, 220, 222, 228, and 271 were resting in the heather near ///hamper.obtain.neon, in the pasture southwest of the cow shed. They all looked very comfortable, and most enjoyed some strokes and rubs as I moved around carrying out my checks. They were happy, relaxed, and in good condition.

At 14:00, a mixed group of sixteen cattle were spread out resting in the pasture near ///ballots.skid.mash. They were making good use of the bracken to create comfortable beds, with cow 940, youngster 227, and yearling 270 looking especially snug. Four of the Sussex cattle—steer 210 and cows 211, 212, and 1396—were lying a little further southeast on the ridge on the far side of the path. The whole group was very friendly and happy to be approached as I made my way around. Sussex steer 1626’s head injury appears to be fully healed, which was great to see.

Older steers 21 and 33 were grazing contentedly in the gorse about 150 metres further west near ///song.skid.rags. It was rather gusty, but the gorse provided good shelter. Both boys were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

At 14:25, I was making my way back to the larger group when a heavy shower arrived. The cattle quickly got up and moved to shelter under the trees near ///ponies.summit.staked, and I joined them to escape the rain. Youngster 230 soon came over for a back rub, and shortly after I noticed youngster 227 chewing something. With a bit of gentle persuasion, he spat out a piece of white plastic, which I picked up and removed. With no break in the weather, the group began drifting south along the path, searching for better shelter. Youngster 227 stayed for a back scratch before heading off to rejoin the others.

The cattle were all good today.