Spent some time mowing and cutting down thistle and various weeds on Eastern plot and South fence line near wetland area.
WildLife Activities
Parent class of all wildlife activities
Cedar Trees
March 28, started cutting down young Cedar trees around birding area.
April 4, Bird Feeders
Topped up bird feeders and got evidence on trail cameras of raccoons raiding the seed feeders. Have strengthened up wire supporting top of feeder so that they can’t remove it.
April 4, Cedar Removal
Spent better part of the data cutting down Cedar Trees around the eastern side of stock tank. Cut down saplings and larger trees up to 5 feet or so, will need to service the chain saw to get the larger ones. Built a critter/bird brush pile using the cut...
March 28, Swamp area
I’ve been digging out and leveling area on south east side of property near some large Pecan and Live Oak trees in effort to better contain ground water which was running off of property. I dug out dirt, sloping ground and build a berm to force water to turn...
Wildlife Management spring time chores
Now with spring around the corner it’s time to clean out all the feeders, water and seed. Water feeders are all in good condition and needed minimal cleaning (thanks to our unusual and cold winter). Bird seed feeders are functional although not looking as pretty as they once were...
Water Feeders
Cleaned out and checked water pans – all looking good.
Bird Feed – Nov 30
Topped up and inspected bird feeders.
Bird Supplemental Feed Oct/Nov 2014
October saw a big clean up and ‘fixup’ of bird feeders after what we assume to be a squirrel party. Been check feeders every couple of weeks and filling up as necessary.
Fire Ant control Oct/Nov 2014
After last bout of rain where saw a marked increase in fire ants, especially in South/East section of property. We didn’t see much increase around stock tank where we have previously treated. Walked a couple of acres, treat large and small mounds.