Worker saw a male Golden-cheeked Warbler feeding a young fledge and and caught this image of the young bird.
Caretaker's note: It is an excellent sign to see an endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler but even better to know that they are breeding successfully! This photo clearly shows the "golden cheeks" on the young fledgling's head. While this is not the best photo of the Golden-cheeked Warbler, it is included here as a document of the sighting. This photo was taken by Mike Jones.
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2008 Journal, Census
- Fewer hummingbirds and bees seen
- Saw Painted bunting
- Saw a duck on the river
- Saw Great Blue heron
- Ceraunus butterfly
- Southern yellow jackets and red wasps were seen hunting caterpillars
- Many frogs and toad tadpoles
- Saw a skink
- Saw a striped racer lizard with no tail
- Saw 2 juvenile Nine-lined racer lizards
- Saw juvenile anole
- Bobcat seen hunting birds at feeding station
Added large juniper stumps around bird feeding area to provide security for small birds and animals and deter deer.
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2008 Journal, Census, Habitat, Predator
Swanflower found and saw the Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly laying eggs on it. This is how caretakers were able to identify the Swanflower that is well camouflaged in native grasses.
Caretaker's note: Pipevine Swallowtail butterflies have been found for many years on the land. The Swanflower is the host plant for this species. The Swanflower looks very much like any other grass, but on closer examination has distinct characteristics. It is also known as the Dutchman's Pipevine, because of the unusual flower shape that is similar to a smoking pipe.
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2008 Journal, Census, Habitat
Heard male and female Chuck Wills Widow
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2008 Journal, Census
Very dry, wildflowers are small and sparse. Few insects seen.
Caretaker's note: A Jackrabbit is actually a hare and not a rabbit. It is larger than a rabbit and they typically have taller hind legs and longer ears.
- Removed Johnson grass and Beggars lice weed from the yard
- Removed junipers that are growing up too close underneath the oaks
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2008 Journal, Census, Habitat, Food
