OK, first off is an apology, I've gotten really busy with the dry spell.
We have had several sightings of Barred Owls. For a few days we had daily sightings of a family of five Owls in Loderi Valley. We think there may be a nest nearby, but I've not found it.
The two Cooper's Hawks in the Pacific Connections garden have both been banded. The two in the Magnolia collection have not been banded. They are much more cautious, which makes sense to me, if there is a Barred Owl nest nearby.
There are loads of Dragonflies all over. I love watching these acrobatic little eating machines.
I've not seen any coyotes on this side, but Doug says there is one hanging around CUH.
I'll be much better about updates, I promise.