August 27 2014
- Neighbor reported seeing a Mountain Lion with a cub crossing into the upper pasture Ranchers nearby have reported losing a few goats. Caretakers hope the Mountain Lion will take some Deer.
Posted in Census, 2014 Journal
August 26 2014
This small female Raccoon always comes up to the porch feeding area first thing in the evening.
At about 8:30 pm for the first time she brought her baby to the food pan. The Kit really likes grapes, too.
Posted in Census, Food, 2014 Journal
August 25 2014
- Saw a Mexican Free Tailed Bat in the evening
- Set up water bubbler for new 8 foot water tank
- Observed a few tadpoles that have hatched in 8 foot water tank
Posted in Census, Water, 2014 Journal
August 23 2014
- Refreshed Hummingbird feeders
- Saw Rock Squirrell
- Saw Wren
- Saw Mockingbird
- Saw Lesser Goldfinches
- Rescued Frog eggs into new 8 foot water tank
Leopard Frog eggs were laid in an overflow bucket overnight. Caretakers relocated the eggs into a net in the new large 8 foot water tank. The net will keep them secure from predation until they are mature enough to release. The cage protects water lilly and other pond plants from being browsed by Deer.
Posted in 2014 Journal
August 18 2014
- Cleaned out muck from water tank in upper pasture
- Improved fish protector. A screen is attached to the side of the metal tank using clamps and an old water hose to prevent fish from being washed out during a rain event or other overflows.
- Saw Hawk at bird feeding area
- Added plants and fish to new 8 foot water tank in pasture
Posted in Census, Water, 2014 Journal