Sunday 1st June - All 25 seen

At 10:55 this morning, the group of eight from yesterday had been joined by Sussex steer 1640. They were grazing in the sunshine on the hillside near ///head.sticking.boast, gradually making their way north towards the water treatment compound and enjoying plenty of fresh grass along the way. They all seemed to be enjoying the cooler weather. Once they reached the compound, they crossed the path and continued north, moving into the thicket by 11:40. Most of them came over to say hello and happily received strokes and rubs. Cows 72, 214, 234, and 940, along with steers 219, 220, 222, 1626, and 1640 were all happy, relaxed, and looking well. The remaining sixteen cattle were gathered under the trees to the west of Horse Pond at 11:55. Most were lying down, relaxing, and chewing their cud, while a few dozed. Older steer 21 was settled at the edge of the area, half under the trees and half in the bracken. Although there were quite a few flies about, the cattle didn't appear to be too bothered — gathering mostly on their faces rather than biting their undersides. At various points, several got up for a stretch, then came over to say hello, enjoying some strokes and rubs before lying back down. Cow 211 and steer 230 were happy to be fussed over while they rested. All sixteen were happy, healthy, and in good condition. I was especially pleased to see that the swelling on the left side of steer 227's neck had reduced significantly since yesterday. He came straight over to greet me when I arrived and enjoyed a long neck and back rub. Just like yesterday, it wasn’t causing him any discomfort, and he was happy for me to check the area. After a while, he wandered off to settle in the shade. As I was leaving at 13:00, steer 20 had ventured out into the pasture to the north and was lying down, relaxing in the bracken, while steer 33 grazed nearby. The cows were all good today.