Week 48
We hear several shots of deer hunters in the area, some to the north on the Ingram Ranch, some here in the community.
Season has ended for harvesting grass seed, so that ends a poor year for seed.
Removed two more very large prickly pear cactus plants.
Week 49
Sufficient water so that we no longer have to be concerned with keeping the two water troughs filled. The rain, plus the lower level of visits of animals allows the water to last longer.
Week 50
No activity on our part this week
Week 51
No activity this week.
Week 52
Still seeing some hog damage, so there must be more than one visitor to the west slope of these acres. Not every night, however, so that makes it more work to sit up for a good shot.
We slacked off on the sunflower seeds to the feeder, so the bird population really tapered off.
Seeing a bird in the yard that we have not seen before, but from all we can determine, it is not that rare for this area. Its probably a Virginia's warbler. Its small, warbler sized and has a red crowned head.
Saturday, January 16, 2016
November 2015 Activity
Week 44
Deer population steady at 4 to 5 does. On an occasion of once per week or so, a rather large buck shows up with the does. On occasions, we see them cross the county road going south toward Purgatory Creek where it is pretty much a "no man's land".
Twice this week had a rather large group of turkeys move through the area.
Songbirds are dwindling down in numbers.
Mowed some more of the broomweed before its seeds are mature.
Cleared two tractor buckets full of prickly pear cactus.
Week 45
Hauled two tractor buckets of brush trimmings to the main brush pile in the west end. The brush pile, although it is settling due to decay and weight, still offers many places for small animals.
Grass seed production this year has been very poor. Last year I was harvesting by hand all the tops of the bluestem. and indian grass, but there is almost none this year.
A report on all the acorns planted inside the spread of the prickly pears, I find none that have sprouted.
The ten oak tree seedlings planted in a protected area, in spite of watering, have lost their leaves. The stems seem to be pliant yet, so maybe next spring they will respond and grow.
Week 46
Deer season has started, the does don't seem to mind matters and the buck has again made his appearance. We stopped feeding the table vegetable scraps because the deer seem to have enough feed in the area with the more rain we have had and the other deer feeders in operation. Plus, the kitchen vegetable scraps down in the deer yard may be contributing to the hog problem.
Cut a few more swaths of broom weed, making sure not to cut the grass that seems to want to form seed at this late time.
Week 47
Finally got one of the wild pigs, now lets see if the rooting damage stops.
Deer population seems to have dropped.
Ever since we have electrified the bird feeder, we no longer have any squirrels, the birds seem to appreciate the disappearance of the squirrels. If there is food present, there is no way to kill enough squirrels to drop their population to zero---don't even try.
Deer population steady at 4 to 5 does. On an occasion of once per week or so, a rather large buck shows up with the does. On occasions, we see them cross the county road going south toward Purgatory Creek where it is pretty much a "no man's land".
Twice this week had a rather large group of turkeys move through the area.
Songbirds are dwindling down in numbers.
Mowed some more of the broomweed before its seeds are mature.
Cleared two tractor buckets full of prickly pear cactus.
Week 45
Hauled two tractor buckets of brush trimmings to the main brush pile in the west end. The brush pile, although it is settling due to decay and weight, still offers many places for small animals.
Grass seed production this year has been very poor. Last year I was harvesting by hand all the tops of the bluestem. and indian grass, but there is almost none this year.
A report on all the acorns planted inside the spread of the prickly pears, I find none that have sprouted.
The ten oak tree seedlings planted in a protected area, in spite of watering, have lost their leaves. The stems seem to be pliant yet, so maybe next spring they will respond and grow.
Week 46
Deer season has started, the does don't seem to mind matters and the buck has again made his appearance. We stopped feeding the table vegetable scraps because the deer seem to have enough feed in the area with the more rain we have had and the other deer feeders in operation. Plus, the kitchen vegetable scraps down in the deer yard may be contributing to the hog problem.
Cut a few more swaths of broom weed, making sure not to cut the grass that seems to want to form seed at this late time.
Week 47
Finally got one of the wild pigs, now lets see if the rooting damage stops.
Deer population seems to have dropped.
Ever since we have electrified the bird feeder, we no longer have any squirrels, the birds seem to appreciate the disappearance of the squirrels. If there is food present, there is no way to kill enough squirrels to drop their population to zero---don't even try.
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