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Light scattered rain
Neighbors dog was loose and killed a lizard. It was severely scolded verbally.
Hummingbirds are very active
A chrysalis was found in town on parsley plant. It was removed, transported to watersto_jennystone and put in a net to observe.
Cowbirds:
- Seen at feeders (Brown-headed cowbirds are a parasite in songbirds nests)
- Plan for elimination (shooting if target is in a safe hunting area, also considered building a cowbird trap according to the directions found on TPWD website)
Caretaker's note: Here are some resources from Texas Parks and Wildlife to help landowners deal with cowbirds.
Caution is encouraged in trapping cowbirds, because it is possible to introduce even more cowbirds with a decoy than one might have naturally without the effort.
Posted in
2007 Journal, Census, Predator
- Hung homemade birdhouse in tree behind house
- Erected road barriers to driveway to protect butterfly area near barn
- Used horticultural vinegar on poison ivy at steps to the river
- Removed beggars lice around house
- Monarch chrysalis at barn
Posted in
2007 Journal, Census, Habitat, Shelter
Treated 17 individual fire ant mounds housing winged ants and many eggs
Planted Lavender to deter deer browse next to Mexican buckeye (did not work, replaced cage in October)
Posted in
2007 Journal, Census, Habitat
1 1/4 inch rain! Very lush!
Trapped by high flood waters after 3 inch rain in watershed
- Broadcast 1 pound Buffalo grass seed along edge of lower road
- Treated a few fire ant mounds between rains
- Continued feeding hummingbirds 17 feeders around three porches
- Many caterpillars and butterflies
Posted in
2007 Journal, Census, Habitat
Field of flowers in north pasture. The heavy spring rains allowed for great displays of native flowers as shown in this field. Some species of flowers have never been noticed before.
Posted in
2007 Journal, Census, Habitat, Predator
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