Week 36
Birds are apparently migrating as the usual crowd of songbirds have moved out and new migratory species are appearing at the water and feeder.
The deer herd is maintained at about 5, all does except an occasional buck. One fawn is among the group. The few number of fawns always amaze me as my experience at other locations would say that with five does, I should see at least 2 fawns
Still hearing the bobwhite, but far fewer calls.
I do not observe the gray fox anymore, so looks like mine has been done in.
Week 37
As reported earlier, have not seen any owls this year and only one redtailed hawk.
The raccoons are getting to be somewhat of a pest lately, they have discovered the sunflower seed in the feeder and realize that I have turned off the electric fence charger that was attached to the metal feeder.
We have been providing the deer and other small animals with water and kitchen vegetable scraps every other day. The vegetable scraps are a big attraction. Never once have the scraps been put out and not eaten by morning.
Week 38
It would be interesting if the same deer show up each day, or are the ones that show up randomly different. No way to tell. The well antlered buck was visiting this week.
The mouse population is near zero, in spite of loose sunflower seeds scattered around. Also, have not seen any rattle snakes this year--that's not all bad.
Got some rain to ease the dry soil.
Week 39
Hauled three front end loader loads to the main brushpile. I am trying to get this brushpile built so that it has plenty of room inside it for habitat--not been too successful yet as the weight of the pile keeps compressing it.
Bought more sunflower seed.
I have refrained from buying deer corn as it is basically poor nutrition, only an attractant useful to hunters.
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