June 23 2008
Saw a juvenile Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
Posted in 2008 Journal, Census
June 09 2008
- Wild turkey showering in water mist and drinking from pond
- Many white-winged doves
- Refreshed hummingbird feeders
- Black squirrel
- Jackrabbit
- Continued to feed deer milo
- Thoroughly watered all plantings around the house
Caretaker's note: 2008 is a year of extreme to exceptional drought in Central Texas. Supplemental watering helps to keep last years new plantings alive. All new plantings are native species that are selected to be drought tolerant, but it does take a few years for new plants to become established to withstand harsh drought conditions. There were no new plantings this year due to the drought. To conserve water, it is advised to water early in the morning or late in the day.
Posted in 2008 Journal, Census, Habitat, Food, Water
June 08 2008
- Worker reported seeing an eagle chasing a rabbit
- Wild turkey's seen at water guzzler
- Saw a young squirrel getting a drink at the water drip in shallow pans from rain water storage barn
Posted in 2008 Journal, Census, Water
June 03 2008
Very dry and windy. Used the water mister for birds.
- 8am, saw Wild turkey in driveway walking to water guzzler
- Refreshed all hummingbird feeders and used olive oil on the yellow feeding ports to deter bees
- Saw anoles mating, green male and brown female
- Saw a lizard leap and grab a brown and gray mottled moth, it spit it out and the moth flew away.
Posted in 2008 Journal, Census, Food, Water
May 31 2008
- Many cardinals benefiting from water spray
- Saw possum
Posted in 2008 Journal, Census, Water