Tuesday 26th August - All 25 seen

At 16:45 this afternoon, sixteen members of the Caesar's original herd, together with Sussex steer 1626, were resting in the pasture north of the covered reservoir. Ten were lying among the heather on the hillside near ///trickled.yours.travels, while the remaining seven rested in the valley below. Most were relaxing and chewing their cud, while a few dozed peacefully. A recent rain shower hadn’t bothered them at all. By 17:15, several had started to get up to graze in the late afternoon sunshine.

Youngster 222's head injury continues to heal well. The wound looked less inflamed and more pink than red, now partly hidden by a tuft of hair. He appeared relaxed and comfortable, contentedly resting and chewing his cud. He was happy to be approached and enjoyed a long neck and shoulder rub, thanking me with licks. It was reassuring to see him on the mend. The rest of the group also looked happy, relaxed, and in good condition.

At 17:50, the stealthy Sussex cows 214 and 234 were grazing in the thicket at the southwest corner of James Bond Pond, near ///backyards.biked.iron. They were both friendly, coming over to say hello and enjoy a few strokes. The girls were both happy and healthy.

By 18:10, five more Sussex cattle were grazing near ///register.wasps.geese, well north of the water tower. Cow 211 was especially affectionate, enjoying a long neck rub and rewarding me with head rubs and licks. All five were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

Finally, at 18:35, I found Sussex steer 197 alone in the pasture north of James Bond Pond. He had become separated from the others and appeared to be searching for them but was heading in the wrong direction. After resting for a long back rub, he began following me slowly back towards the others, only for him to bolt when we got too close to the new boundary. After a more cautious second attempt, this time keeping to the thicket and navigating away from the northwest corner, he was reunited with his herd mates, who had come to meet us near ///thin.degree.crispier at 19:05. I stayed with him for a while to make sure he settled before leaving.

The cows were all good today.