April 16 2011

• While observing dying Ashe Juniper, we found spider webs on the leaves. Spider mites have been damaging the Ashe Juniper trees and this spider was eating the spider mites. Look for the tiny red animal at the edge of the leaf near the center of the photograph.

Posted in 2011 Journal, Census, Habitat

April 12 2011

• Surveyed South East corner with Oak Wilt treatment, all treated trees are still fine
• Saw Skunk feeding with the Raccoons at feeding area
• Saw Rock Squirrell and Gray Squirrell
• Rain! but only 1/10 inch

Posted in 2011 Journal, Census, Habitat, Food

April 10 2011

Extreme drought conditions, noticed many dead and stressed Ashe Juniper trees.

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

March 13 2011

Noticed five dead Ashe Juniper trees along driveway

• filled man-made pond
• put up one more Hummingbird feeder, now four
• put out Sunflower seeds and dog food for Raccoons
• Saw two Possums, five Raccoons, and one Skunk at feeding area near porch with dog food
• Saw eight Turkeys at feeding area with Sunflower seeds on the ground
• Saw a flock of Cedar Waxwings at river
• Replaced 'Do Not Disturb Riparain Area' sign
  

Sign at River island reads "Scientific Research, Riparian Study Area, Please Do Not Disturb Vegetation or Wildlife, for more information call..."

Posted in 2011 Journal, Census, Habitat, Food, Water

October 02 2010

• Lantana plants in full bloom
• left only 6 Hummingbird feeders up, not many Hummingbirds
• many Sparrows
• heard Red-shouldered Hawk
• many Cardinals
• Blue-grey Gnatcatcher at Bee brush plant

Posted in 2010 Journal, Census, Habitat