Monday found most of the those remaining after Rick's departure on Sunday sleeping in late. Jose was kept busy butchering David's multiple kills (two does and three hogs). Mike had fun with Henry's camera early in the day.A solitary vireo at the feeder outside the kitchen window.
A white-crowned sparrow.
What else? A cardinal.
A plain titmouse and an Inca dove.
Bobby pointing out construction details to Mike.
As Bobby, Mike, and Henry take a late afternoon drive around the ranch, a large flock of migratory geese pass overhead. Henry had heard two flocks flying overhead the night before.
A red-tailed hawk takes off from its perch along the closed county road.
Two turkeys run for cover near the river. They are fast!
The younger of two does along the gas pipeline easement.
The doe sticks out its tongue, trying to pick up my scent, ...
... then starts running straight towards me and the truck!
After stopping for a closer look, the doe slowly heads off to the right.
"Hiding" behind some trees, the young doe keeps an eye (or two) on me and sticks out its tongue again ...
... before finally fleeing to the left side of the easement.
One of two red-tailed hawks along the closed county road leaves its perch, ...
flies overhead, ...
... and joins its mate atop another pole.
As Henry approaches, the second hawk maintains its position for a while ...
... before also taking flight.
A clear indication of just how this hawk derives its name.
Perhaps the hawks were looking for this covey of bobwhite.
The ever-obedient (and slobbery) Jake greets his master at the entrance to the headquarters. The last visitors reluctantly prepare to head home after a great weekend.
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