January 24 2013

• Continued to spread Christmas tree mulch onto trails and driveways
• Saw a Black Crested Titmouse looking into every opening of the Purple Martin House system

White Wing Doves resting on Purple Martin bird house

Posted in Census, Erosion, 2013 Journal

January 08 2013

• The first meaningful rain in more than 6 months, 2.6 inches! There was no visible run off. It had been dry for so long that the rain soaked into the ground.
• Saw Wild Turkeys
• Saw many Lesser Goldfinches

Posted in Census, Habitat, Erosion, 2013 Journal

January 01 2013

• Saw small Skunk eating dogfood at Raccoon feeding area
• Saw Rock Squirrels

A large group of 30 Wild Turkeys roam around the house, caretakers put out Black-oil Sunflower seeds, scattered on the ground.

Posted in Census, Food, 2013 Journal

December 29 2012

• Heard Coyotes at night
• Saw 2 Rock Squirrels
• Put out Sunflower seeds and Feed Nut Mix for birds and Squirrels
• Saw Rufous Hummingbird at feeder

Posted in Census, 2012 Journal, Food

December 27 2012

• Heard Coyotes at night
• Saw a large flock of Black Vultures
• Saw a Rufous Hummingbird at feeders
• Refreshed three hummingbird feeders

Caretakers note: It is very unusual to see Hummingbirds in the wintertime. On occasion, a lone Hummingbird will miss the migration with its fellow birds and is a late straggler. This is why we leave up a few feeders even in the winter when most Hummingbirds have migrated south for the winter.

• Saw thirty plus Wild Turkeys

Posted in Census, 2012 Journal, Food