Wednesday 29th October - All 25 seen

At 15:20 this afternoon, a mixed group of fifteen cattle were grazing in the eastern pasture near Bourley Road. They were still damp from earlier rain but were happily enjoying plenty of grass as they slowly grazed toward the southeast corner. Even when a few light showers passed through, they continued to graze contentedly. Older steers 30, 33, and 35 were initially resting under the trees by the stream, occasionally nibbling on holly leaves before moving out to join the others. Meanwhile, seven others were foraging for acorns beneath the trees along the eastern fence line before eventually wandering out to join the main group.

The cattle were all very friendly, coming over to say hello and enjoy plenty of strokes and rubs. The wetter ones seemed to appreciate having the excess water brushed from their backs and sides. Many took breaks from grazing to stand and chew their cud while leaning in for long neck and back rubs. Youngster 222 was particularly playful, seeming to think it was great fun to give me gentle rubs with his wet head after enjoying an especially long neck scratch.

When the herd reached the area in front of the trees in the southeast corner, they stopped to rest and chew their cud. A few came over for another round of strokes and rubs before gradually wandering off toward the woodland in the southwest corner to browse on leaves from the trees and bushes.

All the cattle were happy, relaxed, and in good condition. I said my goodbyes at 17:10, leaving them grazing peacefully in the woodland as darkness settled across the site.

The cows were all good today.