Tuesday 29th April - All 25 seen

All eighteen members of the Caesar's original herd were happily grazing in the shade of the trees near the Bourley Road car park at 16:20 this afternoon. They gradually made their way west along the fence line, enjoying plenty of leaves from the surrounding trees and bushes. From time to time, they'd step out into the sunshine to munch on some grass or take a refreshing drink.

They were all very friendly, with most coming over to say hello and enjoy a few strokes. Although the warm sunshine had brought out plenty of flies, the cattle didn't seem too bothered. Youngster 230 particularly enjoyed a long back scratch, wriggling about to ensure I reached all his itchy spots, while youngster 219 favoured a neck and shoulder rub. When I left them at 17:15, the group had moved further west along Bourley Road, near ///texts.ideals.broth. They were all happy, relaxed, and looking well.

At 17:40, the seven Sussex cattle were contentedly grazing on leaves in the shade of the trees near ///trackers.grab.rounds. They were equally friendly, taking turns to come over and greet me. Cow 211 was especially affectionate, enjoying a long neck and back rub, and rewarding me with gentle head rubs and licks. All seven appeared happy, healthy, and at ease.

The cows were all good today.

Sunday 27th April - All 25 seen

Cows 214 and 234, along with steer 222, were grazing on their favourite Sandy Hill corner at 10:30 this morning. They were very friendly, coming over to say hello and enjoy a few strokes. Youngster 222 particularly enjoyed a long neck scratch, which also helped keep the flies at bay. Nearby, youngsters 219 and 228 were grazing to the east, while older steers 20 and 30 were further east near Hungry Hill, munching on leaves. Youngster 219 also enjoyed a long back scratch while resting in the sunshine. All seven were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

By 11:15, a group of six came wandering along Sandy Hill from the west, stopping near the pillbox. Several paused for a drink from a large puddle before rejoining the others. Steers 21, 220, and 230, along with cow 940, began to graze, enjoying the fresh grass, while cow 72 and steer 227 chose to relax and chew their cud. Both thoroughly enjoyed long back and neck rubs. There were plenty of flies about, and many of the cows came to stand beside me, seeking a little relief. The group were all healthy, content and in good spirits.

At 11:40, steers 35, 217, 270, and 271 were resting further west along Sandy Hill near ///edge.warns.poorly. They were all relaxing and chewing their cud in the shade of some large trees near the perimeter fence. All four were content, relaxed, and in good condition.

Just after midday, older steer 33 and the seven Sussex cattle were grazing in the wooded area near ///canal.scores.easels, close to Beacon Hill Road. They were enjoying a good mix of grass and leaves from a variety of plants and bushes. It was pleasantly cool in the shade, with very few flies to trouble them. They were all happy, relaxed, and looking well as they grazed steadily to the north. I said my goodbyes at 12:40, leaving them peacefully grazing.

The cows were all good today.

Saturday 26th April - All 25 seen

Sussex steers 197, 210, and 1640 were grazing near Horse Pond at 09:20 this morning. Steer 197 was wrestling with silver birch branches while the other two grazed by the pond's edge. All three were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

A little later, youngster 217 and yearling 270 were happily grazing further northeast near ///hike.fidelity.passes. Although separated from the main herd, they seemed perfectly content.

By 09:45, steers 21, 35, 271, along with cows 72, 212, 234, and 940, were grazing contentedly near ///purifier.flick.cuff, enjoying plenty of fresh grass and heather. By 10:10, they had moved up the slope and were starting to lie down, relax and chew their cud near ///doubts.drive.chefs. Cow 72 enjoyed a long back rub before settling down next to cow 940, while cow 212 continued grazing, gradually wandering to the southwest.

At 10:20, youngsters 222, 228, and 230, along with older steer 30, were lying down just off Longbottom, near ///stem.norms.arrival. They were all relaxing and peacefully chewing their cud. Nearby steers 20, 33, 219, 220 and 227, along with cow 214, were happily grazing. Over time, they made their way back to join the others. Youngster 219 thoroughly enjoyed a long neck and shoulder rub before settling down. By 10:50, cow 212 had wandered along to join the group. Everyone was content and in good condition.

At 11:10, the final three Sussex cattle were lying down in the heather northeast of James Bond Pond, near ///tolls.shot.ambitions, peacefully chewing their cud. Even while resting, cow 211 loved a long ear and neck rub. All three were happy and relaxed.

By 11:35 the cattle from the fourth group had all settled down to chew their cud. Cow 212 had wandered up the slope to Sandy Hill to continue her grazing. Meanwhile, the three steers from the first group were grazing westwards, just past the pillbox, likely on their way to join her.

The cows were all good today.

Thursday 24th April - All 25 seen

Youngsters 217, 222, 228, and 230, along with yearlings 270 and 271, were relaxing and chewing their cud near ///grins.printer.apron at 16:40 this afternoon. Nearby, cow 214 and steer 220 were grazing in the bushes to the northeast. Despite there being quite a few flies around today, the cattle didn't seem particularly bothered. They were all happy, relaxed, and in good condition.

At 17:05, steers 21, 33, and 219, along with cows 72 and 234, were lying down and relaxing near ///offers.gums.perfectly. Most were chewing their cud, while a couple dozed in the sunshine. Older steer 30 was grazing to the north. By 17:25, most of them had risen and wandered off to graze in the shade to the southwest. They were all happy, healthy and content.

A little later, cow 940 was grazing by herself on the hill to the southeast, near ///media.rigs.tester. She was enjoying plenty of leaves from the trees before moving on to munch on some heather. She came over for a quick hello before returning to her grazing. While she still shows a loss of condition, she's eating well, moving around comfortably, and seems generally content.

Further northeast, steers 20, 35, and 227 were happily grazing near ///apricot.grub.other. Steer 227 was especially friendly, coming over for a long neck and back rub while resting in the sunshine. The group then made their way toward cow 940, joining her by 17:55. After pausing for a drink at a large puddle near ///hack.diets.fresh, they headed off toward the other cattle still grazing among the trees.

At 18:20, the seven Sussex cattle were well spread out, grazing among the trees southeast of the Sandy Bowl, near ///slurs.drove.duck. They were foraging contentedly in the thicket, enjoying a good variety of plants and leaves in the cool shade. As usual, they were friendly, coming over to say hello and receive a few strokes. They all appeared happy, relaxed, and in good health.

The cows were all good today.