June 19 2011

• Baby Raccoon was rescued from water bowl
• Saw Owl
• Shot female Black-headed Cowbird (predator control)
• Saw Fox

Juvenile male Cardinal cooling off in water spray

Posted in 2011 Journal, Census, Predator, Water

May 07 2011

• Saw endangered species Golden-cheeked Warbler at watering drip near house
• Added new water drip in new backyard
• Saw small Possum at feeding area with Raccoons
• Saw Rock Squirrel and three Gray Squirrels in new clearing behind house
• Watered throughout
• Shot female Brown-headed Cowbird (predator control)
• Refreshed all Hummingbird feeders
• Observed future clearing of dead trees
• Planted ten Yaupon seeds collected from trees at river bottom in new clearing behind house
• Scored and planted 45 Mountain Laurel seeds throughout
• Waterted in new clearing
• Put out leftover Hummingbird sugar water feeding solution for bees

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

March 16 2011

• changed water filter for Rain Barn drip into pans
• added more Hummingbird feeders, now six
• rescued lesser Goldfinch that was trapped in bird feeder

Posted in 2011 Journal, Census, Food, Water

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

March 05 2011

• Changed the water filter in the Rain water collection tank at the Rain Barn

Posted in 2011 Journal, Water