Shot 2 cowbirds near feeding station
Caretaker's note: The Brown Headed Cowbird has adapted to predate on songbird nests. The female lays its eggs in another birds nest. She often kicks out the hosts eggs. The Cowbird nestling is larger and demands more constant feeding and care from the host parent. The original nestlings suffer from neglect. Shooting Cowbirds is the recommended method to protect songbirds. Extreme care is used to correctly identify this species.
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2005 Journal, Predator
- Cute bugs on Leek flower
- 2 baby deer seen in driveway
- Saw coral snake on fence line to bluff trail
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2005 Journal, Census
- Snake
- Rock squirrels at feeder
- Discovered pupae
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2005 Journal, Census
Continued maintenance along river trail, removed some rag weed over hanging trail.
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2005 Journal, Habitat
- Installed purple martin house, 12 units, gourd style, played martin songs, saw some martins looking . Worried about butterfly garden too close to Martin house. Will observe in Feb. 06 when Martins return
- Installed new bird feeder near house
- Maintained river trail with weed eater to clear trail
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2005 Journal, Habitat, Shelter, Food
