June 23 2009
- Saw a large Owl
- At dusk heard a Peacock across the river
- Refreshed all Hummingbird feeders
- Fed all the critters
- Refilled man made pond with well water
Posted in 2009 Journal, Census, Food, Water
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June 18 2009
- Many deer, 2 year old and 3 year old buck, and twin fawns. A very newborn with spots seen near back trail close to south fence line.
- Saw a Cardinal catch and eat a Dragonfly
- Refilled all bird feeders and refreshed Hummingbird feeders
- Manually filled man made pond with well water
- Watered the yard and plants, very dry
Posted in 2009 Journal, Census, Food, Water
March 30 2009
- Saw and photographed mature male Golden-cheeked Warbler at watering area with a slow drip onto the ground from the water hose.
Caretaker's note: A water hose is draped on the wire cage that is there to protect plants from deer browse. A very slow drip is left on the water hose. Many birds visit this watering site. The sound of the dripping water attracts the birds. This was a very lucky photograph of the Golden-cheeked Warbler, who happened by the water drip for a drink just as the photographer was setting up his blind for photography.
- Saw eight various sparrows.
- Also saw two female Brown-headed Cowbirds
Caretaker's note: The Brown-headed Cowbird is a predator species that will be removed from the local population.
- Introduced new Audubon Society Brand "Finch Festival" seed mix (Sunflower chips, Golden German Millet, White Millet, Red Millet and Niger)
Posted in 2009 Journal, Census, Predator, Food, Water
August 11 2008
First rain in a very long time. Yet, still need to fill 1 thousand gallon rain tank from water well source for shallow pan drip. Also filled man-made pond with water hose from well source.
- Young hummingbirds
- Frogs seen hopping around in the rain.
- Cloudless Sulphur caterpillar
Posted in 2008 Journal, Census, Water
June 09 2008
- Wild turkey showering in water mist and drinking from pond
- Many white-winged doves
- Refreshed hummingbird feeders
- Black squirrel
- Jackrabbit
- Continued to feed deer milo
- Thoroughly watered all plantings around the house
Caretaker's note: 2008 is a year of extreme to exceptional drought in Central Texas. Supplemental watering helps to keep last years new plantings alive. All new plantings are native species that are selected to be drought tolerant, but it does take a few years for new plants to become established to withstand harsh drought conditions. There were no new plantings this year due to the drought. To conserve water, it is advised to water early in the morning or late in the day.
Posted in 2008 Journal, Census, Habitat, Food, Water
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