March 20 2026

Carolina Wren with live meal worm provided by Caretakers

Rock Squirrel with no tail

Posted in Census, Food, 2026 Journal

February 24 2026

Male and Female Wild Turkeys eating seeds

Posted in Census, Food, 2026 Journal

February 03 2026

Preparing new batch of live meal worms for feeding Wrens.

Arranging boards in worm feeder to exclude Cardinals.

Small openings allow Wrens and Titmice to feed there.

Worm feeding box is hung high to prevent squirrels from getting the worms.

The edge of the hanger is wrapped with black cushion to prevent a head banger.

Posted in Food, 2026 Journal

February 01 2026

Hummingbird feeders are left out over winter to feed the visiting Rufous Hummingbird.

Caretakers then used a special feeder warmer keep liquid fluid.

Posted in Food, 2026 Journal

January 25 2026

Deep freeze event with snow and sleet in the background

Caretakers install water warmer to prevent frozen water in bowl

Caretakers using special Hummingbird feeder with a light that is plugged in to prevent sugar water from freezing. There are two Roufus Hummingbirds overwintering.

Posted in Habitat, Food, Water, 2026 Journal