Tuesday 21st December

Didn't think I was going to find them today due to the thick fog across the site. However, they came and found me when they heard the vehicle. Usefully, all 16 were together up on the Lookout.

All on fine form.

Almost all - late afternoon, 29 December

Found all bar 35 late this afternoon near the shallow pond and on the tracks around there towards the top of Caesar's - all seemed calm and well.  Lots of dogs and walkers around, and a beautiful sunset. Hope 35 was hiding in the gorse nearby.

up on the top near the sandyhill houses 1pm Friday

Counted 14, so assume the others where in the bush. Had a good look around them all and all looking happy and in great condition

Friday 27th

The cows must be still sleeping of there Christmas Lunch, no sign of them today.

All found in three groups

Found all in three groups on Friday afternoon:

- H27 -  72 and 940
- O21 - 165, 159, 176
- F25 - 155, 181, 21, 20, 35, 177, 33, 168, 23, 147, 30

All seemed well if very damp and bedraggled - mainly grazing on heather.

The three at O21 were a bit jumpy and very excitable - may be just Christmas spirit!!

Wednesday and Thursday

So I was back on site again yesterday and this morning.

Both times I found the same 13 not far from where they had been. Today they were just skirting the side of Caesars Camp. I drove into a short bit of heath on the camp and called them out. I was hoping to have them all but no. Same 13.

Eventually after much roaming I caught a glimpse of white in amongst the gorse and called them out with a bucket of nuts.

The one I saw came straight out but it took a while to get the rest. But I waited patiently.


Anyway that’s all seen this week. All looked good. A couple of younger ones had a bit of blood round back end. Guess they are coming into season for first time.

Ian .

Tuesday

On site yesterday for quite a while.  I could only find 13 of the 16.  Ill be back on today.

Seen
30
23
21
20
72
33
35
155
177
168
147
181
940

Friday pm

Found a good number well spread out on the tracks leading up to the entrance onto Beacon Hill - 149, 155, 159, 23, 165, 168, 30, 940, 72, 177, 33 and the Gelvert one.  The other few might have been around in the undergrowth but were hiding well and it was getting dark.
All seemed fine and most were far too busy grazing to bother about me.

All found and looking well

All present and correct in 2 spread out herds. A lot of military vehicles plus our contractor.

All looking well and in good condition, no licks requiered yet.
Dodgy horn was with one herd deep in some gorse, the horn and blood has now dried up. Couldn't get close enough for a more detailed look but initially, looks better.

Just because..