Over spring we have been trying to control weeds all across property including the birding designated area. We are also wanting to plant native trees, grasses and shrubs in this area (concentrated planting) to help attract different species of birds. The chosen area is close (right above) the water...
Wildlife Management – 2013
Wrapping category to wrap all 2013 wildlife activities
Bird Feeders
Climbed into the bird feeders this morning. Cleaning and fixing them up. The Squirrels (we have eyewitness accounts) are pretty tough on the feeders. The turkey feeder must be allowing water in as there was a shallow layer of ‘mushy’ seed. Didn’t seem to stop the birds though. Cleaned...
Thistle control
May 14th, another section mowed – this area was totally dominated by thich wall of thistle. This will most probably be last time I can mow in this area as the other flowers are starting to pop up and we don’t want to loose their seed.
Some wildlife trail camera shots and bird boxes
A quick post on some trail camera shots and bird boxes. At last we see some real activity in bird nesting boxes. I have been watching birds fly in and out and can see nests having been built. On careful inspection of one of them we saw couple of...
Being a steward of the land
Came across this Texas Parks and Wildlife video today and thought I would share. Here in Dripping Springs we should all be aware of the Edwards Plateau – it is a rare area indeed and sadly urbanization is not helping. It is sad to think that only 1% of...
Grow Native Wildflowers
Interesting article and website in general http://www.seedsource.com/garden/planting.asp#
Rat Snake ?
Came across two large snakes yesterday....
Mowing thistles – again
I have really not wanted to resort to poison and decided to try and mow. Well this area has now been mowed three times and it doesn’t take long for thistle to get a hold. I think with dry spell and high heat we are having that they will...
Pond restoration
Water tank was pretty badly beaten up by cattle and deer visiting the local water hole. The edge was very downtrodden and untidy and weeds were having a field day. In addition the spill way was broken and was a large bog pit. I decided, what the heck, and...
New bird feeder
Added a new bird feeder in area designated for birds. We now have four feeders in this area and are now wanting to start adding native shrubs and bushes to attract native species. Modified new feeder to try and increase ‘squirrel proof’ – used magnets to clip on roof...