Late blog from Friday 5th

Sorry for late blog but you know how these things happen, you blink and suddenly four days have passed!

Anyway I checked all of the hot spots from the bottom of the A325 all the way around to the BMX track and there was not a single cut or piece of vandalism so hurray for that.

On my way round I replaced a livestock grazing sign which had 'disappeared' so if any of you see these also missing in the future do feel free to let us know.

I found all 36 grazing the Long Bottom area and it was truly and absolutely amazing site and made me feel proud to see them all spread out like a true herd grazing away. The site was exactly what I imagine all of those heathens and commoners would have come across on that exact spot many moons ago and it gave me a definite feeling that everything we are all trying to achieve will be one success after another and that is down to each and every one of you.

Any way enough of the back slapping.

take care all

Elliott

Lovely sunny morning

Found all 36 peacefully grazing in the sunshine at S7. The light was fantastic on the frost and helped us also see a goldcrest and a dartford warbler this morning. The truffle hound also enjoyed the walk and is 'well muddy'. Should we humiliate him and buy him a coat?

Saturday 15.00, I managed to find all 36 at R9 slowly walking west grazing as they walked, they were still a little nervous but i think they are getting better with people about, they all seemed o/k.

Sunny grazing

Found all 36 easily this morning at P19 grazing but alert and keeping on the move. They seem to find something worth eating even on the scubbiest areas.

All seen

14.15 Friday. Counted all 36 in the Long Bottom area - roughly Q20. Seemed calm . Grazing whilst moving slowly west.

Wednesday 15.00, I made a positive count of 27 today, they were grazing at roughly Q17. Today they seemed less nervous than previously and I was able to walk amongst them without them running off, those that i saw seemed to be in good condition.

Tuesday 11.00, i managed to find them in the whale tail at S5, with some of them at the lick buckets at the edge of the woods, i was able to slowly walk through most of the herd with no problems but the cattle near the woods were a bit nervous and trotted off as i got closer.they all seemed to be in good condition grazing and slowly walking about.