All 12 cows were grazing in the top right hand corner of the big field in the intermittent sunshine.
All looking and moving well.
This is a blog for Barton Meadows. The purpose of this blog is for staff and lookers to post a record of their livestock checks. The blog acts as a formal record of livestock wellbeing and welfare checks by providing access to up-to-date information on livestock and site status, and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
All 12 cows were grazing in the top right hand corner of the big field in the intermittent sunshine.
All looking and moving well.
The cows has two visits today one from Sam of the trust staff who had been called out in response to a report of some blood on one of the animals and one from myself. By the time I got there there were no sanguinary traces probably because the unceasing downpour has washed them off if they actually existed . As far as I could see all the cows were fine albeit looking more than a little damp . They were all clustered in the corner by the main gates staring rather gloomily at the passing traffic . Otherwise no issues
Julian bevis
The 12 cattle were grazing briskly across the south facing slope of the large field , just below the long grass area . All looking very well and full of energy . While I was theee it started to rain hard whixh then turned to hail. This prompted all the animals to start walking very purposefully down towards the gates . When the hail redoubled in intensity their walking pace turned into a headlong charge down the slope . Not quite sure what this was all about but they certainly seemed to enjoy themselves ! No deer seen . Doubtless they had anticipated the heavy rain showers and sensibly taken shelter somewhere.
Happy Easter and have a good weekend
Julian bevis
All 12 cows were near the top of the big field grazing and moving well.10 deer seen.
Twelve cattle were in the north east corner of the big field all grazing with gusto and clearly enjoying the sun on their backs . They all look very well . Seven roe deer seen .
Julian bevis
All 12x cattle were fine - lazing and browsing. Trough fine. Lots of skylarks! No concerns.