Tuesday 14th April - All 25 seen

At 16:45 this afternoon, eleven members of the Caesar’s original herd were grazing contentedly at the Royal Pavilion end of the site. Cows 214 and 234, along with steers 20, 21, 30, 220, 222, 228, 230, 270, and 271, were feeding on both bramble and the longer grass around the bushes. They were all very friendly as I made my way around checking on them, often coming over to greet me and enjoy strokes. Youngsters 222, 228, and 230 were especially friendly, emerging from the thicket to lean in for long neck and back scratches. As I said my goodbyes at 17:30, the group was gradually drifting into the thicket west of the grassy area to continue grazing. All eleven were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

At 17:45, the remaining fourteen cattle, including the seven Sussexes, were spread out grazing just north of the path along Longbottom. They were also very friendly, with many stepping out of the thicket to join me on the path for strokes and rubs. Cows 211 and 212 were particularly affectionate, responding to long neck scratches with gentle head rubs and plenty of licks. The group gradually made its way onto the slope of Sandy Hill, near ///dries.snores.dean, grazing among the heather, gorse bushes, and silver birch trees. They were all content, relaxed, and in good condition.

Shortly before 19:00, most of the group had moved further east, continuing to graze on the heather along the slope. I said my goodbyes soon after, leaving them peacefully grazing as the drizzle became more persistent.

The cattle were all good today.