Sitting with my computer on my lap, I've been able to enjoy the best entertainment for an Environmental Scientist, nature. Over the last few days, it seems that the crows have taken on a new routine. More have been on the ground and doing a jump in the leaves. You can see something come up with them, so I wonder if they are trying to break open some pecans. One unfortunate crow has been working on a particular pecan on the tree outside the window. It's interesting to watch him hang upside down and not free this pecan group. He's persistant.
Another crow ended up dragging a wing while we watched. We've not seen it fly and it is hopping in front of Molli who is treating these birds as she would the chickens. Curiosity but not preying. That's fine, if this bird is not healthy, he can be a meal for one of the coyotes and perhaps they will leave our chickens alone!
We've got a variety of other birds visiting through this winter as well:
Gambel's Quail:
Western Meadowlark:
Flicker:
We also have lots of song birds that we haven't gotten close enough for them to be distinguished.
All in all, some great entertainment as these animals forage for their food.
We've also had a Male Javalina in the evenings at dusk and some Mule Deer. Two coyotes continue to scout around the fence line, giving Molli a wide range. Thank goodness the skunk hasn't been around lately.
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