March 24 2014

• Heard a Golden-cheeked Warbler

Even at a distance one can see the male Golden-cheeked Warbler singing at the top of the tree to attract a mate.

Posted in Census, 2014 Journal

March 22 2014

• Heard and saw a Golden-cheeked Warbler singing on the highest branches of trees in the thick woods South of house
• Saw young Rock Squirrels frolicking
• Saw a pair of Crows
• Saw Hummingbird mating dance with large sweeping movements suggesting that females have successfully migrated
• Rescued Skink that was basking in the sun on the warm road - Removed from road and relocated to bathtub pond area
• Saw Armadillo

This Skink was removed from the middle of the road, placed in an orange bucket and relocated to the woody area near the bathtub pond.

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March 20 2014

•  Put out more Hummingbird feeders
• Saw about 10 Hummingbirds
• Refreshed Hummingbird feeders

Posted in Census, Food, 2014 Journal

March 18 2014

•  Saw 2 flocks of 50 Geese flying North
• Planted Trumpet Creeper Vine seeds at dead Elms
• Began entry fence at North/West corner

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March 17 2014

• Saw a Jack Rabbit crossing the North side of the road at dusk
• Visited with neighbor who also slowed down when saw rabbit crossing the road
• Saw Mockingbird and Scrub Jay at hay barn
• Re-excavated 2nd hay barn pond with Limestone ripples

 Very interesting limestone ripples exposed. It is the old sea bed from the Cretaceous Era.

Posted in Census, Habitat, Water, 2014 Journal