We collected about 30 bur oak acorns and planted them in tall grass in inconspicuous areas so if they do sprout next spring, they might have a chance to avoid the deer.
An early morning roadside hunter wounded a large buck which the died in a neighbors yard. Illegal in several ways.
Doing well on rainfall, but the grass seed production can be forgotten for this last calendar year.
Flocks of robins and cedar waxwings have moved through the area.
Kestrals are back on the telephone wires.
We are intrigued (again) with the prospect of getting Texas Madrone to grow here as it did on our property in Bandera County---more on that later.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
December 2018 Activity
The big event this month was the Christmas Bird Count. The bird count was conducted on nine different properties, each property being about the same size of 20 acres. In total, 54 species were observed and 1869 individuals counted. This property showed more species and more individuals than any of the other eight. Would like to think that this is a reflection on the preservation of the natural elements of the site. Leave a note or send an email if a detailed listing is needed.
Several does have been spotted, but no bucks---maybe they sawed off their horns.
Two loads of brush to the brush pile.
Several does have been spotted, but no bucks---maybe they sawed off their horns.
Two loads of brush to the brush pile.
November 2018 Activity
Deer hunting season is upon us. There seems to be a lot of hunting activity. The deer herd is getting pretty large---as many as 9 does and 3 bucks have been observed on many occasions.
Otherwise, all seems quiet, especially with the recent hard freeze.
Otherwise, all seems quiet, especially with the recent hard freeze.
October 2018 Activity
The weather has been very erratic this year and it seems to have affected the grass seed production. Over the last month, we have collected only a dozen handfuls of seed for reseeding in the areas where the particular variety of grass is scarce.
We are reconsidering the value of mowing. recalling that we once mowed several times per year, then once per year in order to maximize seed production, now we are considering not mowing at all unless weed production gets an upper hand on the grass growth. So, thus far in 2018 we have not mowed. First notable observation is that the birds have benefitted during the cold weather. Walking through the grass, many small birds are flushed.
At least 100 red oak acorns were planted this month. Expectations are low for their growth, but lets see what happens. Also planted an equal number of live oak acorns, they should do better as this is demonstrated live oak country.
We are developing our approach to controlling the many small prickly pear cactus that are sprouting up in many places.
The deer get no food as there is plenty for them to eat given the rains of last month.
Two loads of brush to the brush pile.
We are reconsidering the value of mowing. recalling that we once mowed several times per year, then once per year in order to maximize seed production, now we are considering not mowing at all unless weed production gets an upper hand on the grass growth. So, thus far in 2018 we have not mowed. First notable observation is that the birds have benefitted during the cold weather. Walking through the grass, many small birds are flushed.
At least 100 red oak acorns were planted this month. Expectations are low for their growth, but lets see what happens. Also planted an equal number of live oak acorns, they should do better as this is demonstrated live oak country.
We are developing our approach to controlling the many small prickly pear cactus that are sprouting up in many places.
The deer get no food as there is plenty for them to eat given the rains of last month.
Two loads of brush to the brush pile.
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