September 15 2014

•  Planted Buffalo Grass and Blue Grama grass seeds around pond at Hay Barn, near pasture gate and below upper water trough on berm
• Removed invasive KR Bluestem and scattered Blue Grama seeds

Posted in Habitat, 2014 Journal

September 14 2014

•  Caretakers met a neighbor who is leasing  land to the South/ East for Deer hunting. We discussed safety with our hunters in the vacinity and agreed to have our hunters wear the orange for safety. He said he also hunts Wild Turkey. We noted that we do not allow Turkey hunting on our land and they are like our pets. Just then, a group of Turkeys crossed the road at the "Slow Wildlife" sign. A hen ran along the netwire fence showing us that she needs an opening to cross through more easily. Caretakers responded by cutting out sections of net wire fence where there are existing animal trails. Three new openings were created in the fence. The Turkey hen was successful in letting caretakers understand her needs.

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September 12 2014

•  0.83 inches of rain!

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September 09 2014

•  Saw many migrating Ruby-throated Hummingbirds ahead of cold front

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September 07 2014

• Refreshed Hummingbird feeders
• Saw Baltimore Oriole (a migrant)
• Very light rain shower

Roadrunner was attracted to the bowl of meal worms on the proch that the Carertakers had put out for Wrens, Cardinals, and Rock Squirrels. It was not frightened by the camera flash that was taken through the window. The small birds were wary of being too close to the Roadrunner which is the same size as Hawks that sometimes hunt in the bird feeding areas.

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