Sunday late morning

72, 940 and two of the adult Shetland were grazing near the horse pond whilst the other adult Shetlands were lazing in the bracken below the Lookout.  Those I could get near looked well.  No sight of the youngsters.  Hope you have better luck rounding them up for the session on Thursday!

Earlyish on Friday

First thing on Friday and 11 were lazing near the Look Out - the youngsters plus 20, 21, 23 and 30.  They seemed fine though it was still warm and muggy and they were slightly bothered by flies, especially on their faces.

Tuesday 23rd July.

Found all the cattle in and around the James Bond pond today.

A couple of them had decided to lay down on the Sandy shore in full sun while a few of the youngsters had the  much more sensible notion of standing in the pond to cool off!

All looking fit and we'll.

All found. 10 in heath behind lookout point and 5 in heath below lookout point and lead contam area.

We had visitors during out picnik!

8 down by the Horse Pond

6 of the youngsters and 2 of the brown and white Shetlands were in the newer bunt area early Friday evening and all seemed well.  Couldn't see the rest but it was a miserable evening so I didn't hang around too long.  Will try again tomorrow.

All seen

They were all spread out today but saw them all in the end. 3 were hiding in the thick gorse near Beacon Hill Road!

Only point of note is that 021 has a small cut on the left flank in front of the front leg. Looks like it has caught it on a bit of barbed wire - just one to keep an eye on.

Tursday am

The herd were setting out up Long Bottom, from the Pavillion end. All looked OK.

Early on Friday

Belated post for early on Friday - the group was spread out near the Horse Pond, very busy grazing, and looking fine.

All 15 found

All 15 were at the base of Sandy hill roughly in the middle of both ends. I have sprayed the final 5 so all have now been done.

Fence fixed

The fence has been repaired this morning where it had been cut. Thanks for letting us know Arthur.

10 found on the hill

Found 10 on top of the hill. Have sprayed these ten for fly and ticks and will try to find the rest later in the week.

Gills posts - all found near the Beacon Hill wood and pits.

All looking well.

Thursday

The fence has been cut about 10yds from the Alexander Road gate.

Wednesday

The whole herd were up by the shallow pond with the sunken trees.  Some were just standing in the water others were browsing the willow, all were enjoying the breeze coming across the river.  All seemed fine.

7 at the old pavillion - 11.30 am Tuesday

023,030,021,020,147 plus 2 that I couldnt ID.

One has a possible small wound, I thought I had saved the specific ID, but sadly I cant find it on my phone. The picture with the 3 white & red cows, its the one on the left. it is near the rear right leg, but on the belly. It is very small but the flies where very interested in it. I tried to waft the flies away, but they would budge and he wasnt happy with me wafting, so I took a pic, see below.

2nd July

7 found up by the pill box on Sandy Hill track. All looking good. 159/165/177/176/168/155/035