Saturday 4th April - All 25 seen

A mixed group of twelve cattle were grazing to the north and northeast of the covered reservoir. They were all very friendly, wandering over to say hello and enjoy plenty of strokes. Sussex steer 210 was up at the Lookout, presumably having been left behind when the cattle moved north earlier this morning, and was mooing loudly. He soon wandered down to join the group, frequently mooing as he came. All thirteen were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

Steers 21, 30, 33, 35, 217, 227 and 270, along with cows 72 and 940, were spread out grazing further east, gradually making their way along to the Bourley Road car park. After having a drink, they wandered through the woodland, past the cow shed, and up to the bramble at the Royal Pavilion end of the site where they continued to graze.

Steers 20, 220, and 271 were all at the grassy patch in the same area. Youngster 220 was lying down, relaxing and chewing his cud while the other two were initially grazing. Youngster 271 soon came over to say hello and enjoyed lots of attention, especially enjoying a long neck and chin rub. Cows 72 and 940 soon joined them to graze on the lush green grass while the boys continued to browse the bramble.

The cattle were all good today.  Full update and photos to follow later.