Temps were normal to below Normal the last 7 days... Total Precip: 0.71" of Rain...Surface Soils are damp to dry.
Soil Temps rose slightly & Soil Moisture remained steady at 6" & 36" depths but fell at 24" depth..
**High Centibar Readings mean drier soil...ie; 0 = Saturated Soil..120 or above = Severe Drought
**Current Soil Readings @ 7am:
Current Surface Soil Temp: 64F...Grass Temp: 63.5F...
6 in. Depth: Soil Temp: 70F...Soil Moisture: 06 Centibars..
24 in. Depth: Soil Temp: 68F...Soil Moisture: 14 Centibars..
36 in. Depth: Soil Temp: 63F...Soil Moisture: 24 Centibars..
Birds were less active at the feeders but very active in the fountain. All Bluebird houses have Bluebirds except one which has Swallows. 2 Bog Turtles have been seen...A Snapping Turtle came up to patio and hung around about an hour than moved on...
Some area farms have not planted...
Creek Status: Water Level & Flow are are normal.
AC needed this week...Electric usage is lower than last year at this time...
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