Monday, November 29, 2010

Mount Manatee: 22-28 November 2010

Mammal Sightings: red fox, pine squirrel, least chipmunk, Abert's squirrel, mule deer.  Saw a buck rubbing antlers on small trees and bushes.  Antler shedding may be approaching.

Bird Sightings: hairy woodpecker, mountain chickadee, pygmy nuthatch, red-breasted nuthatch, evening grosbeak, Cassin's finch, dark-eyed junco, red-tailed hawk, North American crow, black-billed magpie, Steller's jay.

Snow Report: about two inches by early Monday morning. Sunday night - 3-4 inches of snow

Photography Report: fox and deer tracks; birdies liked the new perch affixed to the deck railing.  Motion-triggered wildlife camera received and undergoing testing.

Thanksgiving Report: Lots of food with the fam down in the Springs.  Yummy!

Whiskey Report: nothing new

Beer Report:  still have a supply of various Odell's brews.

Wine Report: oops! almost out of wine.

Hiking Report:  The 1.4 mile mailbox loop with a shortcut off the path and up the side of the hill.

Basement Renovation Report: Starts Monday.

Fishing Report: nada.  Time to clean the poles and store until spring.

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