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Pasture, wildlife affected by dry conditions in Alachua County, Florida
5/23/2017 2:35:41 PM



CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Alachua County, FL

Start Date: 5/21/2017 - End Date: 5/21/2017
Heard thunder twice, w/dark clouds mostly to the east of us. No rain. Started the sprinklers on trees around house to try to keep any more from dying. Sand is starting to be so dry and deep that my heel sinks--i.e. "sugar-sand" in paddocks. Looking on top of grass, completely dead in most areas of the pasture, and weeds are only plants trying to survive. Noticing more wildlife coming into property, and lost two hens to possum & either fox or raccoon. More birds at the feeders & watering dishes. Keeping all stock off pastures, and supplementing w/coastal hay & extra feed. Thinking of the family farmers & praying fervently for rain. CoCoRaHS Report from Station #Archer 5.5 E on 5/22/2017
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