May 07 2011

• Saw endangered species Golden-cheeked Warbler at watering drip near house
• Added new water drip in new backyard
• Saw small Possum at feeding area with Raccoons
• Saw Rock Squirrel and three Gray Squirrels in new clearing behind house
• Watered throughout
• Shot female Brown-headed Cowbird (predator control)
• Refreshed all Hummingbird feeders
• Observed future clearing of dead trees
• Planted ten Yaupon seeds collected from trees at river bottom in new clearing behind house
• Scored and planted 45 Mountain Laurel seeds throughout
• Waterted in new clearing
• Put out leftover Hummingbird sugar water feeding solution for bees

Posted in 2011 Journal, Census, Habitat, Predator, Food, Water

May 03 2011

• Saw two large fallen Amercian Elm trees at river bottom land
• many dead Ashe Junipers throughout
• Saw a male and female Painted Bunting
• relocated wood pile feeding area
• Refreshed Hummingbird feeders, many hummers! Added 2 more feeders
• Added mulch to the driveway and roads throuhout

Posted in 2011 Journal, Census, Habitat, Erosion, Food

April 27 2011

• Raccoons waiting for our arrival at feeding area under house proch
• Possum waaiting at feeding area in wood pile feeder
• removed selected Ashe junipers for fire safety
• refreshed all Hummingbird feeders
• Skunk at feeding area

Skunk, Raccoon and Possum share sunflower seeds and dogfood in feding area

Posted in 2011 Journal, Census, Habitat, Food

April 24 2011

• Shot one male Brown-headed Cowbird
• Saw Indigo Bunting
• Heard Canyon Wren
• Mowed all fields around house due to fire danger because of extreme drought
• Planned Ashe Juniper removal for fire protection

Posted in 2011 Journal, Census, Habitat, Predator

April 22 2011

• Hummingbird feeders near empty
• Scared away feral cat from bird feeding area
• Saw three Raccoons at feding arae near house
• Saw Possum

Queen Butterflies (Danaus gilippus) on Queen Anne's Lace Flower (Daucus carota) at lush river bottom land

Posted in 2011 Journal, Census, Predator, Food