Now 27 animals

A escapee is has come over from caesars (number 44), so there are now 27 animals to find. It can stay there until the annual TB test.

Bank Holiday Monday am

At least 14 in Long Bottom. There was one large group and then a number of smaller groups spread out across the width of Long Bottom. All busily grazing.

Sunday am

8, spread out, grazing amongst the tall braken in Long Bottom, to the east of the Horse Pond.

Between the herd I found on Monay and Dave's herd on Tuesday, all have been seen this week.

And importantly, no concerns.

20 found Tuesday afternoon.

I found 7 in the open shed at C27, 10 on the top of the camp, and 3 more at about T9. All were well as far as I could see.

10 seen this morning at western end of area by one story building in compound which contained, now dismantled, mast.

Pleasant to be back up on the ranges

We've been away for nearly 6 weeks, so it's really nice to be back up on the ranges to see the cows.
We found 18 in all, spread out on the path beside Sandy hill and on the slope leading down to the central track. They all looked fat and glossy, enjoying the long grass.
Interesting to see the old photo of the Horse Pond Arthur, any more old photos?

Damaged fence

Somebody has started to dismantle the fence at the Alexandra Rd gate.

Sunday am

5 grazing on the cleared area to the east of the Horse Pond. They've got a fair way to go to getting it looking like it did in the 1800's.

and group of 3, seemingly on their own, up on Caesar's Camp by Jubilee Clump later same morning.

Thursday am

6 with their heads down, enjoying the grass around L28. All seemed OK.

10 AM same 3 (now 4) on east side Bourley Hill on the move towards Bourley Road car park.

It was a frustrating day for me. I spent about 2 hours driving the site and only found 7 at about R14 cudding near a water filled channel. Flies of course but they looked OK. I was disappointed to be beaten by a Arthur on foot!

Came across 3 on Bourley Hill at about 10 this morning - could have been more but the bracken is thick and high hereabouts.

Tuesday am

11 grazing around L28. All looked OK

All well today.

Found 8 of the cattle in N20 after a little bit of searching. They were all making good inroads into the Molinia in that area. As it was quite warm I decided to make my way to the Pegasus hut to see if any of the others were seeking shade. Took a winding route on the way there to check out a few other spots but needn't have bothered as the remaining 18 were all in the Pegasus hut! All cattle looking well and relaxed.

All cattle found and looking well

all 26 seen in two groups, some by the shelter near the pavilion, and the rest in their favourite spot up on Sandy Hill. All looking well, but being bothered by flies...

Tuesday

I have today spent most of my day trying to track down all of the CC crew. However despite searching high and low I could only find 21, as follows. 100056 200056 400087 580095 200057 600082 200084 100084 600075 200092 300065 100063 301940 300072 500081 100091 400080 100098 200106 300014 100105 The gaps show how these groups were split, first and second near to each other right down by queens pavilion, last group up on the camp itself. Please try to get tag numbers so we can be sure all 26 have been seen this week. If not we will try to get back out. Cheers