- Saw Nighthawk
- Giant Swallowtail
- Watered all plantings
- Removed Box Elders at river bottom in elderberry patch
Caretaker's note: The Box elders are a native tree common along river bottoms. Like Juniper, however, they can become invasive. By thinning the small trees, there is now more sunlight and room for other species to grow. In this case, we are encouraging elderberries which are an important food source for birds.
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2006 Journal, Census, Habitat
- Caged last blooming yucca at gate
- Improved cages around red yuccas throughout
- Improved cages for Passion Vine at house
- Antelope Horn
- Monarch
- Juniper Hairstreak
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2006 Journal, Census, Habitat
Workers reported seeing Eagle flying overhead. Saw flock of geese flying north.
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2006 Journal, Census
Baby turtle hitching a ride with mom.
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2006 Journal, Census
Hottest day - 95 degrees
- Watered all new plantings
- Beefed up lower swale below house with round rocks
- Lacewing eggs
- Saw pretty blue Dragonfly
- Turtle
- Sister butterfly (new species observed)
- Dealt with web worms
Caretaker's note: Web worms can be troublesome and unsightly, but are a good source of protein for the birds. Use a stick to tear open the web so that birds can easily access the worms.
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2006 Journal, Census, Erosion, Water
