Thursday 22nd January - 19 seen

 12:30 tracker shows one but I’m with the 7 SUS over by Heath end ///fluid.slimy.delusions 

They are grazing in the light drizzle this afternoon and there’s (Gangsta no collar )3 BW 3 SH with them they look content 

13:55 Brie is here on hungry hill in a group of 6 made of 4 SH and 1 BW.

I only managed to find 19 today before my phone battery died, the trackers aren’t working so couldn’t locate the missing 5 in the thickets at Heath End 

Wednesday 21st January - All 24 seen - Fallen tree lying across the perimeter fence near Farnborough Road

Shortly after arriving on site at 14:45, I noticed a fallen tree lying across the perimeter fence near ///tribes.fuels.richer, close to Farnborough Road. Steers 20 and 270 were just arriving from the northeast to browse the fallen leaves. I kept a close watch to ensure they did not step over the flattened fence and informed HIWWT. Fortunately, Alice was already on site supervising conservation volunteers and was able to drive over to begin addressing the damage.

It was a wet, windy, and thoroughly miserable afternoon, and the cattle were all soaking wet. Twelve members of the Caesar’s original herd were gathered near the eastern end of the Sandy Bowl, sensibly sheltering from the rain in small groups beneath the trees. Cow 940 and youngster 222 were to the south of the area, while steers 30 and 217 grazed to the north. The remaining eight were foraging for acorns in the woodland to the east. As I moved around checking on them, they were all very friendly. Many enjoyed having the rain brushed from their backs and sides before settling into long neck rubs. During a brief break in the weather, several gathered in the waterlogged grassy area to rest and chew their cud. All fourteen were happy, relaxed, and in good condition.

At 15:50, steers 33, 230, and 271, along with Sussex cow 212, were sheltering from the heavy rain in woodland near ///incur.wager.items, approximately 270 metres northeast of the water tower. About 140 metres further west, the remaining five Sussex cattle were alternating between resting and foraging for acorns. During a short lull in the rain, youngster 219 ventured out to graze on some grass. All ten were content, relaxed, and looking well.

After saying my goodbyes to this group, I returned at 16:30 to see if I could assist Alice. By then she had been joined by Sean and Zoe, who were carrying out a temporary repair to the fence. The fourteen cattle were sheltering nearby during another heavy downpour, so I stayed with them to keep them clear of the work. After a while, they moved up onto higher ground and drifted west.

Once the temporary repairs were completed, and after saying goodbye to Alice, Sean, and Zoe, I encountered the cattle again at around 17:00 as I was leaving. They were grazing among the gorse near ///jets.foam.claims.

Hopefully, Sussex steer 1626 will make a speedy recovery from his eye injury and rejoins the herd soon.

The cows were all good today.

Tuesday 20th January - 1626 taken offsite

16.32 

Taken back to farm for treatment of eye

Thank you  

Tuesday 20th January - All 25 seen - Steer 1626 has a possible eye infection

At 11:40, a group of nine cattle were resting in the bracken on the hillside northwest of Horse Pond, near ///pillow.daydream.runs. Steers 20, 30, 217, 222, 227, 230, and 271, along with cows 72 and 940, were all lying down and chewing their cud. Most enjoyed a few strokes as I moved among them, while cow 940 and youngsters 222 and 230 each stood up in turn for long, relaxing back rubs. All nine were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

At 12:10, a mixed group of eleven cattle were either foraging for acorns among the fallen leaves or resting under the trees near ///dime.strut.forks, close to Farnborough Road. They were all very friendly, coming over to greet me and enjoying plenty of strokes and rubs.

Unfortunately, Sussex steer 1626’s right eye appears to have worsened. A cloudy patch was visible in the lower corner, suggesting a possible infection. His eye remained teary, though he was keeping it fully open today. I have informed the grazing team and shared photos; they plan to visit the site to check on him.

By 12:25, steers 21, 220, and 228 were at the top of the hill near ///call.chat.thanks. After emerging from the gorse, they rested briefly before wandering down to join the others. Shortly before 12:45, I found older steer 33 in the pasture to the north near ///chew.venue.shark. After saying hello, he walked alongside me as we made our way back to the main group.

As I was leaving at 13:05, I returned to the first group, who were still resting on the hillside. Most had shifted positions and were now joined by older steer 35. Yearling 271 was stretched out on his side, fast asleep.

With the exception of Sussex steer 1626, the cattle were all good today.

Monday 19th January - all 25 seen - 230 caught eating plastic

 Between 08:00 - 10:00

I found 230 chewing on plastic bags and sheets. I removed the plastic from his mouth and managed to steer him away from it all. The plastic is located at ///cyclones.risking.positives which is through the gorse near Sandy hill Road. Ideally it all needs to be removed. Picture attached.

At 08:00 this morning I found 12 including all the Sussex’s at ///dollar.petition.ghosts. Also here was 222 who came to greet me and enjoyed a lengthy head and back rub.

Not far from this first group at ///invite.lamenting.puddles were another 13 including Brie and Buzz. 

By the time I was leaving a lot of the cattle were gathering on the path by Sandy hill Road.

All were good this morning mainly eating acorns and the gorse. Surely the acorns must run out soon!