April 02 2007

• Put out 1/4 pound of shade seed mix around the house
• Saw snake, 3 foot long, black

Posted in 2007 Journal, Census, Habitat

March 27 2007

Saw Ringtail eating sunflower seeds in feeding area near house 8am

• Planted 3 Rosemary at porch posts to provide planting place for vines to protect from deer browse
• Flung seed balls in cages throughout "Spring Fling Mix" from Native Plant-Its
• 1 pound Caliche Mix (from Native American Seed) scattered and raked into ground in septic area, behind house and in field
• 1/4 pound Lemon mint seed scattered in front yard
• Red kayak and oars stolen from steps to river
• Posted "No Trespassing" signs along river trail
• Studied road water run-off below road

Posted in 2007 Journal, Census, Habitat, Erosion

February 07 2007

Large flock of Striped-headed sparrows seen in feeding station. About 2 dozen.

Posted in 2007 Journal, Census

February 04 2007

No freeze. Temperature was 70 degrees today

• Saw one large and one smaller fox at feeding station
• Many sparrows at feeding station
• Cardinals very active
• Boise d'arc tree at bobcat draw
• Cleaned up fallen and broken branches lost from ice storm damage.
• Found first invasive Ligustrum tree along river trail. It was removed by pulling up.

Posted in 2007 Journal, Census, Habitat, Food

January 29 2007

Maintenance to prepare for predicted arctic blast. Extended hard freeze next week.

• Charged batteries and added water to 2 6 volt solar batteries.
• All 3 well outlets were wrapped and left dripping
• Wrapped outside faucets and left lil' guzzler
• Replaced water pump at rain barn for lil' guzzler

Washed raccoon droppings from steps and chlorinated area to disinfect and reduce the spread of distemper disease.

Walked the land and sprayed all raccoon droppings throughout with chlorine and water solution.

Posted in 2007 Journal, Census, Habitat