Saturday 28th December - All 25 seen

It was a murky morning on Caesar's, with frequent fine drizzle and thickening fog throughout my visit.

The two groups of cows had recently come together at 08:50 this morning. Steers 21, 30, 210, 219, 270 and 1626, along with cows 234 and 1396, were grazing in the heather northeast of James Bond Pond. Although very wet from the drizzle, they appeared happy and in excellent condition.

By 09:25, steers 35 and 222, along with cow 211, were grazing in the heather near ///fancied.thigh.nips, just along from the Lookout. Cow 211 was particularly friendly, approaching me to say hello before enjoying a long back rub. Not long after, steers 210 and 219, as well as cow 1396, arrived, making their way briskly from their earlier location. Nearby, steers 33, 220 and 228 were happily munching on gorse. This group were all happy, relaxed, and looking well.

The remaining eleven cattle were spread between the two groups, grazing on an abundance of heather and gorse. Over time, the cattle converged near the second group. They were especially friendly today, coming over to greet me warmly and standing close as they relaxed. Many enjoyed long rubs back, which helped ruffle their wet coats to aid drying.

Around 10:40, most of the cattle wandered towards the Lookout to rest and chew their cud, while a few stayed behind to continue grazing in the gorse bushes. Their presence attracted a lot of interest from passers-by, who asked many questions about the cows, which I was happy to answer. By 11:45, when I said my goodbyes, most of the group had moved westward to continue grazing. 

The cows were all good today, and it was lovely to see them all together, even if only briefly.