Wednesday 10th September - 24 seen

At 16:30 this afternoon, youngsters 217 and 230 were sheltering from heavy rain under the trees near ///inherits.uniform.skillet, just off Longbottom. Older steer 35 was grazing on the opposite side of the path, happily enjoying the fresh grass. Youngster 230 was particularly friendly, leaning in for a long neck rub after I brushed the water from his back. All three were happy, relaxed, and looking well, though rather wet. By 16:50, the seven Sussex cattle and youngster 219 were grazing south of James Bond Pond, near ///witty.logic.exam. Steer 210 and cow 212 were enjoying plenty of heather, while the others browsed leaves from the nearby trees and bushes. Steer 197 and cow 1396 soon switched to foraging for acorns under the trees while sheltering from another heavy shower. They were all very friendly, coming over one by one to say hello and enjoy plenty of strokes and rubs. It was lovely to see all seven Sussexes reunited and clearly enjoying each others company. At 17:20, thirteen members of the Caesar's original herd were spread out resting in the heather near ///column.dent.desks, unbothered by the constant drizzle. Most were lying down, chewing their cud or dozing, and all appeared very comfortable. Cow 234 had wisely chosen a spot under the trees to the north. Youngster 222 soon got up and wandered over to greet me, leaning in for plenty of strokes and rewarding me with the sweetest head rubs. After about twenty minutes, youngsters 220, 222, and 228, along with yearling 271, wandered off to the northeast to graze, with the rest of the herd gradually joining them. All thirteen were happy, relaxed, and in good condition. After spending some peaceful time with this group, I began searching for the missing cow 214 but found no sign of her. Even after revisiting each group multiple times, she hadn’t joined any of them. By the end of my visit, the three groups were steadily converging near the Lookout, each approaching from a different direction. Despite an extensive search of the site until 19:50, when it was nearly dark, I was unable to find British White cow 214 today. The cows I did find were all good today.