March 04 2016
Mowed pasture, about 20 acres. First time to mow in 2 years since cattle have been off of the land.
Posted in Habitat, 2016 Journal
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December 15 2015
- The beginning of a fierce twelve minute match between two young Tom Turkeys. A young Deer is watching nearby.
Two elder Tom Turkeys are keeping watch while the youngsters continue the brawl.
The Caretaker crowded the two young fighters out of the Prickly Pear Cactus, but they were undeterred and kept fighting, grabbing each other by the beak.
Posted in Census, Habitat, 2015 Journal
December 08 2015
- Trenching through the dirt to prevent Oak Wilt disease from encroaching onto wooded area. A project of Oak Wilt Specialists, cutting a five foot deep trench to stop Oak roots from transmitting Oak Wilt disease
A trench along the road to stop the spread of Oak Wilt decline.
Posted in Habitat, 2015 Journal
July 07 2015
- Saw baby Anole Lizard
- Saw Hawk
- Removed dried mud from mud pond and relcated away from drainage to remove invasive water plants.
- Planned new access to river
- Planned concrete path for road that crosses the Draw
Posted in Census, Habitat, 2015 Journal
June 30 2015
- Noticed many green sprouts on downed trees along the river which are left as is to regrow.
- Met with Blacke Hendon from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to discuss a prescribed burn on one acre in the pasture to control KR Bluestem.
Posted in Habitat, 2015 Journal
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