January 09 2006

Still no rain, continued waterings (11 inches below normal)

• Saw small flock of Chipping Sparrows (approx 20)
• Fed animals (milo and black oil sunflower seeds)

Posted in 2006 Journal, Census, Food, Water

January 01 2006

Still in drought conditions.

• Saw 6 Deer
• Saw 2 dozen Turkeys in tall trees at river edge
• Watered all plantings
• Refilled 1000 gallon rain barrel for water drip behind water barn, using long hoses strung from well faucets.
• Saw Wren, Cardinal
• Saw Armadillo getting drink from pond near house

Posted in 2006 Journal, Census, Habitat, Water

October 24 2005

• Saw foxes ( see more fox photos)

• Inca doves
• Smelled skunk
• New butterfly

Posted in 2005 Journal, Census

October 20 2005

Saw several large flocks of Canadian geese flying south

Posted in 2005 Journal, Census

October 17 2005

• Removed KR bluestem around house and downhill
• Continued to remove ragweed jungle along river trail exposing frostweed, lobelia and turks cap
• Aerated yard
• Continued waterings

Posted in 2005 Journal, Habitat