May 01 2011

• arranged logs on the ground on contour for ersion control in recently cleared area
• Red Oak limb fell as strong north wind blew through
• many Hummingbirds, around 50, may have come in with the strong wind

Posted in 2011 Journal, Habitat, Erosion

April 27 2011

• Raccoons waiting for our arrival at feeding area under house proch
• Possum waaiting at feeding area in wood pile feeder
• removed selected Ashe junipers for fire safety
• refreshed all Hummingbird feeders
• Skunk at feeding area

Skunk, Raccoon and Possum share sunflower seeds and dogfood in feding area

Posted in 2011 Journal, Census, Habitat, Food

April 25 2011

• Finally! A very light misting of rain, unmeasurable, but al least there is something damp on the once dry ground.

Posted in 2011 Journal, Habitat

April 24 2011

• Shot one male Brown-headed Cowbird
• Saw Indigo Bunting
• Heard Canyon Wren
• Mowed all fields around house due to fire danger because of extreme drought
• Planned Ashe Juniper removal for fire protection

Posted in 2011 Journal, Census, Habitat, Predator

April 17 2011

• Heard Chuck-will's widow
• Saw Wren going into nest gourd at Purple Martin house
• Saw Titmouse going into nest gourd at Purple Martin house
• Saw Hawk at bird feeding area near house
• watered all around the house due to fire danger concern

Posted in 2011 Journal, Census, Habitat, Predator, Shelter