April 10 2011

Extreme drought conditions, noticed many dead and stressed Ashe Juniper trees.

Posted in 2011 Journal, Census, Habitat, Predator, Food

March 13 2011

Noticed five dead Ashe Juniper trees along driveway

• filled man-made pond
• put up one more Hummingbird feeder, now four
• put out Sunflower seeds and dog food for Raccoons
• Saw two Possums, five Raccoons, and one Skunk at feeding area near porch with dog food
• Saw eight Turkeys at feeding area with Sunflower seeds on the ground
• Saw a flock of Cedar Waxwings at river
• Replaced 'Do Not Disturb Riparain Area' sign
  

Sign at River island reads "Scientific Research, Riparian Study Area, Please Do Not Disturb Vegetation or Wildlife, for more information call..."

Posted in 2011 Journal, Census, Habitat, Food, Water

October 02 2010

• Lantana plants in full bloom
• left only 6 Hummingbird feeders up, not many Hummingbirds
• many Sparrows
• heard Red-shouldered Hawk
• many Cardinals
• Blue-grey Gnatcatcher at Bee brush plant

Posted in 2010 Journal, Census, Habitat

August 23 2010

• refreshed all Hummingbird feeders
• filled all bird feeders with sunflower seeds and seed mix
• watered yard

Posted in 2010 Journal, Habitat, Food

August 03 2010

•  marked Juniper trees for future removal
• Saw Painted Bunting
• refreshed all Hummingbird feeders

Posted in 2010 Journal, Census, Habitat, Food