Sunday 14th June - All 25 seen

At 10:00 this morning, Sussex steer 197 was happily grazing under the shade of the trees northeast of the water tower, near ///insert.foot.remit. Cows 211 and 1396 were grazing a little further north, enjoying plenty of long grass. They were all very friendly, wandering over to say hello and enjoy a few strokes and rubs.

By 10:25, steers 210, 219, and 1640 were grazing in the area west of James Bond Pond, near ///nips.person.escapes. Youngster 219 was being particularly bothered by flies, especially around his left eye. His eye was a little teary, with a small amount of discharge in the corner, so I gave the area around his eye a gentle wipe, which seemed to help and made him a little more comfortable. Afterwards, he leaned in for a neck scratch before shuffling forward for a back rub.

At 10:40, steers 20, 30, 220, 222, 227, 228, and 270, along with cows 234 and 940, were lying down resting in the pasture north of James Bond Pond, near ///stood.hiked.slug. Cow 212 was grazing among the bracken to the southwest, while steers 35 and 197 were initially grazing just to the north, before crossing to the eastern side of the bund to enjoy leaves from the silver birch trees. Youngster 222 was quick to get up and come over to say hello and enjoy plenty of attention, before the others gradually followed, getting to their feet and drifting off to graze, with many stopping to greet me as they passed. As I was leaving, most of the group had climbed over the bank and begun moving off to the southwest. All twelve were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

Finally, at 11:30, cow 214, along with steers 21, 33, and 217, were grazing in the swampy area under the Lookout, near ///ever.larger.essays. Cow 72 and steers 230 and 271 were grazing about 60 metres further northwest, also enjoying the long grass and plants growing around another swampy area. After a while, they made their way through the dense bracken to join the others, and the whole group continued grazing together. I said my goodbyes just after midday, leaving them all content and in good condition.

The cows were all good today.

Saturday 13th June - All 25 seen

The cattle were seen in three groups today:-

Sussex steers 197, 210 and 1640, along with cows 211 and 1396, and steer 219 resting in the heather filled pasture northeast of James Bond Pond

Steers 20, 33, 35, 220, 230, and 1626 in the woodland west of Horse Pond.

The remaining twelve members of the Caesar's original herd, along with Sussex cow 212, in the pasture by the nursery. After a while, they set off grazing west along to Horse Pond, where they stopped for a drink, before continuing to graze in the surrounding area.

The cows were all good today.

Friday 12th June - All 25 seen

 Between 06:00 - 08:30

All seen in two locations as follows…

///club.luxury.camp 19 found including 2 Sussex’s 1626 and 212. All happily eating leaves and grass in amongst the brambles between the sandy bowl and the cow shed.

///weary.stated.duck (corner of sandy hill road near the apple tree) the remaining 5 Sussex’s and their best friend 219. I am convinced 219 identifies as a Sussex!

All the cattle were good this morning.

I am on holiday next week so will be back looking on the 22nd June.