May 01 2010

predator control:

• shot one male Brown-headed Cowbird
• shot two female Brown-headed Cowbirds

habitat management:

• Cut Ashe Junipers from under Cedar Elms
• made "deer proof fence" with cut Ashe Juniper stumps

Census:

• Saw four young Rock Squirrels

Posted in 2010 Journal, Census, Habitat, Predator

April 28 2010

• House Finch Family on feeders, feeding youngsters
• Refreshed all Hummingbird feeders
• Shot and killed male Brown Headed Cowbird

Posted in 2010 Journal, Census, Predator, Food

April 23 2010

• Saw sixteen Lesser Goldfinches on Thistle feeder

• Refreshed all Hummingbird feeders, the Hummers watched carefully, jealously guarding their "flowers"
• Wren building a nest upstairs in bird house provided
• Cut small Junipers along road edge
• Shot two female Brown Headed Cowbirds and three males (see Caretakers note dated April11, 2010 for explanation)

Posted in 2010 Journal, Census, Habitat, Predator, Shelter, Food

April 19 2010

• Heard Golden-cheeked Warbler
• Heard Hawk
• Heard Wild Turkeys
• Saw green Anole Lizard
• Shot two male Brown headed Cowbirds (see Caretakers note on April 11, 2010 for explanation)

Posted in 2010 Journal, Census, Predator

April 12 2010

• Shot Two male Brown Headed Cowbirds
• Saw a flock of five Brown Headed Cowbirds pass through
• Removed pond plants that have overgrown the area

Species sighted:

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Northern Cardinal

Carolina Wren

Lesser Goldfinch

Titmouse

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Squirrels

• Refreshed all Hummingbird feeders
• Saw a baby Scorpion in kitchen sink

Posted in 2010 Journal, Census, Habitat, Predator, Food, Water