We have walked fire ant control areas twice already this year without seeing many mounds. With the recent rains however they are popping up at a rapid rate. Spent time this week walking around and treating fire ant mounds with poison. Areas treated were around the pond and bird...
Wildlife Management – 2013
Wrapping category to wrap all 2013 wildlife activities
After the rains
A little more than a week ago we had more than 7 inches of rain over a couple of days – One day alone was between 5 and 6 inches! While we did have some driveway damage – nothing a box blade and gravel couldn’t fix – the land...
Preparing for winter seeding
Second disc harrowing on lower portion of property in preparation for seeding. Planning to seed by the weekend.
Trail camera photos
Random selection of trail camera photos.
Strip mowing, Seeding – Sep 2013
Did a close mow in a random pattern on south end of property by pecan tree and pond preparing for fall seeding. Got out the box blade, lowered the tines and ran over the mowed section several times to try and create seeding rows as well as tackle tougher...
Broomweed Mowing – Sep 2013
Spent several hours mowing down some more broom weed before they seed while leaving denser areas for wildlife to still find cover.
Moving trail cameras – Sep 2013
Moved trail camera to capture animals drinking by pond and by turkey feeder.
Summer 2013
Well, summer has come to an end although temperature outside shows no hint of it. I am pleased with progress made, the land is starting to look much better which means besides my ignorance the work has been paying off. Weeds were far fewer than last two years and...
Property photowalk.
Series of shots from walking around property. Nice to see bird nesting boxes being used!
Racoon at night
Caught snapshot of racoon coming out of its den one night.