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

May 08 2003

• installed underground water lines from pasture well to house for small pond
• saw small toad under haybales when removed for water line

Posted in 2003 Journal, Census, Water

November 12 2002

• Maintained water overflow at trough, small wetland with frogs
• Pond plan near house

Posted in 2002 Journal, Water

November 11 1998

Supplemental Water

• Maintained water trough at pasture well
  • Added rocks at edges for small critters.
  • Added plants and rocks and 2 goldfish to keep water clean.
  • Adjusted water pump to allow small over drip down the side.
• Walking trails do not follow animal trails to river.

Posted in 1998 Journal, Water