This week at the Stiles Farm started out with a much-needed rainy day. Moist conditions, like the ones we experienced earlier this week, are perfect for finding amphibians! Animal Science intern Taylor Burrell and I found this Gulf Coast toad and Western narrow-mouthed toad under a board in the horse pen.
Throughout the rest of the week I spent time monitoring dove stations via game camera and baiting them with milo in order to prepare for our upcoming dove trapping and banding efforts. In addition to seeing several doves on our dove station cameras, we also captured some black-tailed jackrabbits and eastern cottontails taking advantage of the germinating milo.
