Sunday 29th June - All 25 seen

At 09:35 this morning, eleven members of the Caesar's original herd were happily grazing in the wooded area near ///spirit.driven.flips. Cow 72 was last to join them, preferring instead to browse leaves from the trees on the large island by the Sandy Bowl. Over time, the group gradually moved out into the open and into the large pasture to the southwest, where they continued grazing on long grass and heather. Several were very friendly, coming over to say hello and enjoying a few strokes and rubs. I left them peacefully grazing near ///reframe.nudge.earl at 10:20. All eleven were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

At 10:25, youngsters 217, 220, and 227 were grazing contentedly near ///legal.store.spoon. Although only about 200 metres south of the first group, they were happily keeping to themselves, enjoying the fresh grass. Older steer 35 was grazing alone at the bottom of the hill near ///woes.test.rock, while older steer 20 was happily eating near ///bunk.swing.store, around 150 metres northeast of the youngsters. Older steers 21 and 33 were grazing even further north. Despite being quite spread out, all seven were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

By 10:55, the seven Sussex cattle had gathered by the trees west of Horse Pond, joined by nine members of the first group. The Sussexes had wandered down from grazing in the thicket to the east of the Lookout earlier. Cow 211 was especially friendly, coming over for strokes and offering head rubs and licks in return. Steers 197 and 1640 were lying down in the shade, chewing their cud and relaxing. All seven were happy, healthy, and looking well.

Meanwhile, youngsters 222 and 230 had ventured into Horse Pond for a swim, happily nibbling at water lilies while cooling off — both clearly enjoying themselves.

The cows were all good today.