Observatory Hill, Winfield KS

09/01/2026

Good Mrning from Observatory Hill. It a very mild morning out there. Here are a few recent funny wildlife clips.

08/31/2026

It appears that one of our fawns is a young buck.

08/31/2026

Here's a fun series of short clip of fox and deer interaction on the Hill today.

08/30/2026

Here's a fun flight around the west side of the property after doing some outside work.

08/30/2026

The owners of Observatory Hill would like to take this moment to honor and remember Alan Brennan (and the Brennan family) who has been an outstanding supporter of our efforts in researching the Hill's history. Alan provided several photos that have been essential in understanding or highlighting historic events on the Hill. Examples are several unique photos that document the impact on the Hill of the 1934 continuance of 9th Ave, from College Street to the eastern boundary of the city. The Brennan family also provided a unique photo of the east-side of the Observatory tower in the late 1920's, just prior to it's demolition. This photo was important in the building of the architectural replica of the tower this year. Other photos gave us a glimpse of the Hill in the 1930's, 1960's and 1980's. Alan attended several of the recent Open Hill events. He will be greatly missed and we extend our sincere condolences to his family. We prey that God will receive Alan with all grace and mercy.

08/27/2026

We don't often show the raccoons because their always around (and they destroyed our sweet corn), but here are two short clips. Ran into the deer family a couple of times this morning doing tasks around the Hill. As I post this, they are up by the firepit.

08/26/2026

Mom Doe and the fawns come down to the house for an evening visit.

08/23/2026

The Deer Family hanging out on the Hill today.

08/23/2026

A new 5-Point Buck stopped by last night.

08/22/2026