The cattle remained in the same two groups as yesterday, but the weather had taken a dramatic turn, with a strong, cold wind blowing throughout my visit.
The group of sixteen cattle was spread out grazing at the west end of Sandy Hill at 09:30 this morning. Steers 219, 220, 227, and 228, along with cow 940, were happily grazing near ///bump.clef.help. The others were either grazing among the gorse bushes to the north or in the thicket on the slope of Sandy Hill. Youngster 230 was grazing down near ///bets.economics.bind, while steers 20, 30 and 217 were deep in the nearby bushes. Youngster 230 took a break from grazing to thoroughly enjoy a long neck and back rub.
By 10:40, as I said my goodbyes to the group, more of the cattle had started gathering near ///cake.suits.risks. Some continued grazing, while others rested and chewed their cud. All sixteen cattle were happy, relaxed, and in good condition.
At 10:55, just as I reached the first two Sussexes grazing in the gorse bushes near ///kitten.putter.weeps, the rain began pouring down. The remaining seven cattle—steers 21 and 33, along with Sussexes 197, 210, 211, 212, and 1640—were found about ten minutes later. They were sheltering in the bushes south of the covered reservoir near ///gems.drill.playing. Older steer 33 was briefly grazing out in the open, but soon returned to the gorse for cover. All were relaxed, healthy, and sensibly avoiding the heavy, wintry rain.
Hungry Hill hosted the Talmag Motorcycle Club's 50th Anniversary Pre-1965 bike trial today. Wisely, the cattle stayed away from that end of the site.
The cows were all good today, despite the wet and windy weather.
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