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.

Monday 8th December STAFF CHECK

Cattle found in 3 herds

7 Sussex and 1 cow together

4 British whites / crosses

Then 13 all Shetlands with one British White. #33 was with this last herd, came running over more than happily for some feed. Grazing fine, body condition good, hooves a little bit over grown but other than that no concern for his recent laziness, he's over 10yrs so probably getting old and cold a bit more

Thank you for your continued support

The grazing team

Monday 8th December - All 25 seen

 Between 09:00. - 10:45

All have been seen in two groups with the Sussex’s and 219 at ///diets.reefs.prowess which is just south of James Bond pond. They were eating the grass along the side of the path but mostly the gorse. Some were in the gorse but I managed to fight my way into look at the 4 that had barged their way in. I’m convinced they head into the gorse when they see me coming! 219 enjoyed a good back rub.

The rest were scattered near ///legal.store.spoon which is east of the Horse pond. All were eating a mixture of grass, gorse and heather. 222 and 227 were very friendly with both having long back and head rubs. I saw 033 on his feet searching for acorns. A few minutes later he was once again lying down. He looked quite lethargic and didn’t seem to want to get up on his feet. I thought it best to phone Zoe. I sent her a picture and she said Ned would come out today to take a look at him.

Apart from my concerns about 033 all the cattle were good this morning.

Sunday 7th December - All 25 seen - please keep an eye on steer 33

At 09:35 this morning, steers 21 and 227 were foraging for acorns while sheltering from the rain near ///cycles.brick.matter. Steer 35 was grazing in the nearby gorse bushes. Youngster 227 was very friendly, taking a break to enjoy a long neck rub. All three were happy, relaxed, and in good condition.

At 09:50, nine members of Caesar's original herd were gathered near ///fine.tube.punchy. Most had been grazing in the gorse along the main path, but soon came out to say hello and enjoy some strokes and rubs. Youngster 222 enjoyed a neck rub and then having the water brushed from his back and sides, before insisting on giving me cuddles despite still being quite wet. Youngster 228 was particularly vocal this morning, seemingly keeping the others informed of his whereabouts. Older steers 30 and 33 were both lying down at first, relaxing and chewing their cud, but soon stood up. After a few greetings, older steer 33 lay back down. He has been lying down each time I’ve seen him over the past seven days, though he did get up yesterday to move into the gorse for shelter and was walking normally. It may be nothing, but I think we should keep an eye on him just in case.

Cows 72, 234, and 940, along with steers 20 and 271, had been grazing in the gorse to the southeast on the far side of the path between the pastures. They soon emerged and wandered down the hillside to say hello. Cow 72 especially enjoyed having the water brushed from her neck, back, and sides. Eight from the first group—everyone except steer 33, who remained resting—crossed over to join them, and the combined group began to relax and chew their cud in the drizzle. A little later, steers 21 and 227 also arrived and joined them.

At 10:40, youngster 219 and the seven Sussex cattle were gathered near ///revisits.joke.legs, further southwest near Horse Pond. They were all friendly and enjoyed some strokes before settling down to rest. Cow 211 especially enjoyed her neck scratches and thanked me with gentle licks before lying down at my feet. Youngster 219 leaned in for an extended shoulder and back rub, shifting forwards and backwards to make sure I reached every itchy spot. I said my goodbyes at 11:20, leaving all of them lying down except for steer 1626, whose head injury continues to show steady improvement.

I walked back to where I had left the others and found fifteen cattle resting on the hillside near ///bags.navy.fears. Steer 33 was still lying in his original spot, and steer 35 was foraging for acorns under a tree to the east. The resting group were happy to be approached and enjoyed a few more strokes and rubs. I said my goodbyes just after 11:50 as another heavy shower rolled in.

The cows were all good today.