Wednesday 20th August - All 25 seen

At 16:15 this afternoon, seventeen members of the Caesar's original herd, together with Sussex steer 1626, were spread out in small groups. Cows 72, 214, and 234, along with steers 230 and 270, were grazing in the pasture near ///ember.tutorial.suits, while cow 940 and steers 20 and 30 were resting further southwest in the heather north of Horse Pond.

A group of eight steers were grazing contentedly among the thicket in the valley north of the trio, clearly enjoying the cooler conditions. Youngster 222 was deep in the pond, happily munching on lily pads, while youngster 219 was grazing in the thicket to the east. He soon wandered over to join me on the hill north of the pond for a long neck and back rub. Encouragingly, the small white spot in the corner of his left eye hasn’t worsened and doesn’t seem to be causing him any discomfort. All eighteen cattle looked happy, relaxed, and in good condition.

At 17:35, older steer 35 was grazing alone in the bushes southwest of Horse Pond near ///yummy.went.frames. He seemed content and was simply enjoying some quiet time. After spending a while with him, I returned to the others, who had gradually moved into the pasture northeast of Horse Pond and were still grazing peacefully. Youngster 222 had left the pond and rejoined the group. I said my goodbyes at 18:15, leaving them all settled and content.

At 18:35, the remaining six Sussex cattle were on the bank of the larger fishing lake on the Gelvert reserve near ///sour.sung.hothouse. Most were relaxing and chewing their cud in the last of the evening sunshine, while steer 210 and cow 212 were grazing a little further southwest, browsing on leaves by the water’s edge. They were all very friendly, coming over one by one to say hello and enjoy plenty of strokes and rubs. I said my goodbyes at 19:20, leaving them all happy, relaxed, and chewing their cud.

The cows were all good today.