Inside rain gauges and cowbird concerns in Driftwood nature notes
Hazel C. Green reports from Dripping Springs friend Bradley Davis a biologist and curator at Friday Mountain Camp near Driftwood. Davis notes an in-house rain gauge and worries over cowbird parasitism reducing Red-eyed and White-Eyed Vireos, with nests hosting up to four cowbird eggs.
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Unbalanced Nature and Bob White Quail Tales at Camp
The piece discusses an imbalanced ecosystem with Cowbirds harming songbirds and mentions a Bob White Quail nest at Friday Mountain Camp. Bradley moved 13 eggs under a Banty Hen, hatched 11, with 4 remaining in a cage for education. A male quail roosts separately, while a Banty Rooster sits near the hen. Drips from Wimble rley’s water wheel recalls bird diversity seen in the area.
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Card of Thanks for Hospital Recovery
Mrs Rhoda Cowan and family express gratitude for prayers flowers cards and kindness during a hospital stay.
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