Tuesday 28th April - All 25 seen

At 16:10 this afternoon, Sussex steers 197 and 210, along with cows 211 and 212, were happily grazing in the sunshine at their favourite corner of Sandy Hill. They were all friendly and stopped to say hello. Youngster 219 was grazing a little further east, but as soon as he spotted me, he began making his way over, eager for a long neck and back scratch. By 16:40, steers 21, 33, and 1640, along with cow 1396, were grazing nearby on the slope of Sandy Hill near ///pelt.assets.locating. All nine were happy, relaxed, and looking well.

At 17:00, steers 20, 30, 35, 217, 230, and 1626 were spread out resting in the pasture northeast of Horse Pond, near ///vast.gold.wheat. Youngsters 220 and 271 were grazing in the pasture across the path to the east, but were gradually making their way back towards the group. Youngster 230 soon got up and wandered over to greet me, thoroughly enjoying a long back scratch while chewing his cud in the sunshine. The boys were all happy and healthy.

At 17:25, youngsters 222 and 228 were grazing among the heather and browsing silver birch leaves south of the Lookout, near ///painter.bins.caring. They were both very affectionate, taking turns to greet me with gentle head rubs before enjoying plenty of attention. At 17:40, cows 72, 214, 234, and 940, along with steers 227 and 270, began emerging from the gorse across the path, wandering over to say hello and enjoy a few strokes. After a little grazing, they made their way south through the thicket and descended the hill. They then followed the path east, cutting through the gorse, to graze along the eastern side of the Lookout near ///extra.slate.awoke. Several of the cattle stopped for drinks in the swampy area before continuing to graze peacefully in the evening sun. I said my goodbyes just after 18:30, leaving them all happy, relaxed, and in good condition.

As I was leaving at 18:45, I came across steers 33, 219, and 1640 grazing in the pasture north of Horse Pond, while the other six from the first group were browsing leaves on the southern side of the pond. Youngster 219 soon approached for more strokes before I said my goodbyes just after 19:05.

The cows were all good today.