* Our resident javelinas are a regular sight.

* Spring bird migrants are arriving. Hooded, Scott's and Bullock's orioles along with Rufous and Black-chinned hummingbirds are visiting the feeders.

* Windy days are common.

May 2025

* Spring bird migration is underway. Orioles, hummingbirds, Lucy's warblers are being seen on the property.

* Several of the resident javelina appear pregnant. We're expecting to see some babies soon.

* Work in underway on the new butterfly garden located at the front of the property. 

March 14 - Total lunar eclipse

April 22 & 23 - Lyrids Meteor Shower.  The Lyrids is an average shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at its peak. 

August 12 & 13 - Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak.  The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. 

October 22 & 23 - Orionids Meteor Shower. The Orionids is an average shower producing up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak.  

November 17 & 18 - Leonids Meteor Shower. The Leonids is an average shower, producing up to 15 meteors per hour at its peak. 

December 13 & 14 - Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids is the king of the meteor showers. It is considered by many to be the best shower producing up to 120 multicolored meteors per hour at its peak. 

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