Was out walking today and stumbled across this newborn Kudu. The mom’s usually keep them well hidden for about 4 months so we rarely get to see them until then. This was a treat. Look at those cool stripes, “got milk” mustache and large ears.
Kudu, B Bryan Preserve, Point Arena
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With so many other things to do, Frank is finally full steam ahead on completing Cottage #1. I call it the chapel because of the beautiful stained glass windows.
Enjoy the pictures
Chapel
What a nice Easter this year in 2010. Mable, our original Sable Antelope, had a female calf. One of the perks when guests stay at B Bryan Preserve, is that they get to name any babies that are born while they are vacationing. We had a wonderful family staying for spring break. Sarah got the honor of naming this little sable and after much thought, Emma is the name.
Sarah not only got to name the baby, but she actually witnessed the birth and helped with the tagging and weighing. Emma weighed in at a healthy 34 lbs!!!!
Thanks Sarah for being such a big help. Come back and visit your new friend.
Frank has been working hard to complete the new cottage on the lake. He has been collecting vintage light fixtures, stained glass, reclaimed redwood flooring, antique stair cases and even shower doors from a mobsters house in Chicago. They are going to be very cool. And green. We are using solar hot water and heat.
Each unit will have a loft bedroom and second bedroom downstairs. The bathroom will have a pedestal sink and pull chain toilet. Yes, all antique as well as nice shower. A small kitchenette with stove, small refrigerator and microwave will come in quite handy for longer stays. The living room has an antique stove and overlooks the lake with a nice deck.
The month of April brought very little rain, but it brought us a lot of new babies.
We were fortunate to have 2 newborn Sable Antelope calves, both females, born this April. They are named, Flower and… April.
April being cleaned by mom
Along with Sable Antelope, we were also amazed to find an early arrival one morning. Sarah had a beautiful foal on April 21. She is one of several critically endangered Grevy’s Zebras that we are trying to breed in captivity to sustain the species. There are less than 2,000 of these beautiful zebra species left in the world.
Baby Catherine at 2 days old
We are expecting 2 more of these great animals this year at B Bryan Preserve in Point Arena, CA. A great way to spend a vacation in Northern California, Mendocino County.