Sunday 15th June - All 25 seen

At 09:35 this morning, cows 212 and 1396, along with steer 219, were happily grazing in the sunshine near ///invent.tribal.vans. Youngster 219 was especially friendly, enjoying a gentle head and neck rub. I noticed a patch of tender skin towards the back of his left cheek, likely from rubbing a bit too vigorously against a tree. All three were relaxed, content, and in good condition.

While searching for the next group, I came across cow 211 on her own near ///joys.modes.crumples. She seemed to be looking for the others, pausing now and again to look around. After a quick hello, I encouraged her to follow me towards the first group. She stopped for a long, refreshing drink at James Bond Pond, then took a detour through the pasture to the north, before happily joining the group of three by 10:25.

When I returned to the same area at 10:35, I found steers 33, 197, 210, and 1640 at roughly the same spot. They paused to rest in the shade near ///lyrics.slams.perkily before making their way toward James Bond Pond, likely following cow 211’s scent.

By 10.45, youngsters 214, 220, 222, 228, and 234, along with yearlings 270 and 271, were resting near ///mysteries.slip.width. Most were lying down, contentedly chewing their cud. Youngster 217 was tucked away in the bracken to the southeast, with just the tip of one horn giving away his hiding spot. They all looked happy, healthy, and relaxed.

A little further west, steers 20 and 30 were lying down, resting peacefully. Nearby, cows 72 and 940 stood nose to tail, swishing their tails to keep the flies off one another’s faces. Not long after, older steer 21 emerged from the thicket, having climbed up from below. After about ten minutes, they all wandered off together to join the group of eight.

The final group of four steers was found resting in the pleasantly cool cow shed at 11.45. They were all happy, relaxed, and looking well. Youngsters 227 and 230 thoroughly enjoyed extra long neck and back rubs while they rested. By 12:15, older steer 35 had crossed the wooden bridge and settled under some trees to the north.

I also noted that steer 210's collar isn't working.

The cows were all good today.