Saturday 1st February - All 25 seen

Eleven cattle were happily grazing near ///heavy.still.deeds at 09:30 this morning. Older steers 20, 21, 30, and 35, along with cows 72 and 940, were grazing in the thicket. Meanwhile, youngsters 217, 220, and 228, as well as yearling 270, were resting and grooming themselves out in the open. British White cow 234 had emerged from the thicket and was munching on gorse along the hill leading up to the Lookout. All eleven were content, relaxed, and in good health.

By 10:00, the seven Sussex cattle, along with steers 219, 222, 227, and 230, and cow 214, were grazing on the slope near ///sang.pool.flick at 10:00, eagerly showing off their hill-climbing skills. They were happily munching on heather and gorse before gradually moving west, crossing the path to graze in the pasture on the far side. Meanwhile, I spotted older steer 33 and yearling 271 deep in the gorse bushes to the north, though I couldn't reach them for a check.

At 10:45, I noticed the first group had made their way up to the Lookout, so I climbed back up the hill to spend some time with them. Several were in the gorse bushes, but soon emerged to say hello. Older steer 21 wandered over and settled in comfortably, chewing his cud right in front of me.

By 11:00, I returned to the area near ///infants.prove.lakeside and found cow 214 and steer 230 grazing. Youngster 230 soon stopped to come over for a back and neck rub. By the time we finished, steer 33 and yearling 271 had emerged from the thicket to greet me and be checked. Both were in good health.

Contractors were onsite today, clearing large amounts of scrub near ///envoy.cello.glue, using diggers, bulldozers, and other heavy machinery. The cattle wisely kept their distance.

The cows were all good today.