April 26 2006
- Caged last blooming yucca at gate
- Improved cages around red yuccas throughout
- Improved cages for Passion Vine at house
- Antelope Horn
- Monarch
- Juniper Hairstreak
Posted in 2006 Journal, Census, Habitat
April 22 2006
- Planted White Salvia near pond
- Moved rocks and beefed up swales near barn at feeding area, 44 feet long. After measuring the shape of the natural contours of the land, arranged rocks, logs and leaf debris along contour line. This allows for rain water to slow down, avoid erosion and seep into the ground longer. The larger and heavier the rocks, the less often it needs repair and maintenance.
Posted in 2006 Journal, Habitat, Erosion
April 12 2006
Workers reported seeing Eagle flying overhead. Saw flock of geese flying north.
Posted in 2006 Journal, Census
April 08 2006
Hottest day - 95 degrees
- Watered all new plantings
- Beefed up lower swale below house with round rocks
- Lacewing eggs
- Saw pretty blue Dragonfly
- Turtle
- Sister butterfly (new species observed)
- Dealt with web worms
Caretaker's note: Web worms can be troublesome and unsightly, but are a good source of protein for the birds. Use a stick to tear open the web so that birds can easily access the worms.
Posted in 2006 Journal, Census, Erosion, Water