Very dry and windy. Used the water mister for birds.
Posted in 2008 Journal, Census, Food, Water
Very dry, wildflowers are small and sparse. Few insects seen.
Caretaker's note: A Jackrabbit is actually a hare and not a rabbit. It is larger than a rabbit and they typically have taller hind legs and longer ears.
Posted in 2008 Journal, Census, Habitat, Food
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Caretaker's note: Due to colony collapse disorder (CCD), bee populations are declining nationwide. watersto_jennystone caretakers are glad to see healthy populations of bees on the land. However, their competition with hummingbirds over the sugar water in the hummingbird feeders has caused concern for the hummingbirds. The bees are attracted to the color yellow. To deter bees from taking over the feeders, caretakers swab a bit of olive oil on the yellow feeding ports of the hummingbird feeder.
Posted in 2008 Journal, Census, Predator, Food
A bee feeding area was set aside to reduce competition with hummingbirds at the hummingbird feeders.
Caretaker's note: Because large numbers of bees completely surround the hummingbird feeders for the sugar water, the hummingbirds avoid those feeders. To deter bees, the bee covered feeders are removed and emptied of the feeding solution. The sugar water was poured into a large pot some distance from the hummingbird feeding area. Once the bees were relocated, the hummingbird feeders were treated with olive oil on the feeding ports to further deter the bees and allow the hummingbirds to feed easily.
Planted seeds around the house where it is easy to water.
Posted in 2008 Journal, Census, Habitat, Food
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