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NIGHTLY LOG • THE LAST 7 NIGHTS

WHOLE-NIGHT SUMMARIES, NEWEST FIRST • ROLLS INTO ONE "LAST WEEK" RECAP ON THE 8TH NIGHT • UPDATED 2026-10-29T08:23:49.956255-05:00
🌕 Waning Gibbous 🌖 (87% Illumination) • scan 2026-10-29 08:39:13
2026-10-29
0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL SLM) 27 SIGHTINGS

🌃 The Whole Night: 27 sightings across 5 residents

🏆 Night's champion: Barnaby the Skunk • 🦨 Striped Skunk
🐾 Unclassified Fauna ×9🦨 Skunk ×8🦝 Raccoon ×5🦡 Opossum ×5🐈 Feline ×1
🌙 The Observer's Dispatch: Drizzly October 29th Overnight

🌤️ Sky & Weather Overnight

0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL SLM)

Since this station's record began on August 4, the high has topped San Antonio's normal on 76 of 86 days and reached 100°F on 39, most recently on September 21. It has not rained since October 2, when 1.33 in fell: 26 dry days. The high has topped San Antonio's normal for 10 days in a row, since October 19. Cloud cover averaged 90% and the barometer rose from 29.2 to 29.24 inHg.

🔭 The Observer's Field Report

0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL 22B · CALYPSO)

Under a Waning Gibbous moon on a warm, overcast night, Sir Percy (an opossum) arrived first, seen moving right to left across the grassy area near the brick wall at 7:53 PM on Yard Cam, pausing to resume his path.

Barnaby the Skunk (a skunk) moved right to left on Yard Cam at 8:46 PM, sniffing the ground. Sir Percy and Barnaby were on Yard Cam simultaneously around 11:39 PM. An unidentified animal moved across the gravel path at 2:08 AM on Yard Cam. Mama Bandit and the kits (raccoons) walked at 3:20 AM on Grill Camera, followed closely by the neighborhood cats (at least 3 individuals) at 3:21 AM on Yard Cam, though no action was visible from the felines.

The night brought 27 clips, matching the median for the same hours over the last 28 days. Barnaby the Skunk had 61 sightings in the last 30 days, most often between 03:00 and 06:00. Mama Bandit and the kits had 333 sightings, usually between 00:00 and 03:00, but tonight's visits came later than their typical schedule. Sir Percy (an opossum) had 149 sightings in the last 30 days. The neighborhood cats had 118 sightings. For the unidentified animal, there is nothing yet to compare against.

🐾 In Their Own Words

Warm, overcast, moon waning but still bright enough to work with, y'know? But I ain't got time for his games tonight. Gotta keep moving. I hit the grill around 9:30, just checking in on one of my favorite spots. Ain't nothing cooking, but that's alright. It's all part of the routine. Later, I'm cruising the backyard, all alone, just me and the pool. Quiet as can be, but that's how I like it. Keeps me on my toes. Near the end of my shift, I'm back in the yard, sniffing around, keeping my eyes peeled. Gotta stay alert out there.
— Barnaby the Skunk0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL SLM)Dossier →
Another late night, another trip around the yard. The sky's overcast and the moon's on the wane, but the warmth in the air keeps me moving. 3:20 AM and we're at the grill, scouting for scraps and leftovers. I've got to stay on guard, keep the little ones close. No telling what trouble they'll find if I let my attention slip for a second.
— Mama Bandit0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL 22B · CALYPSO)Dossier →
Last night was so strange, friend! We started our adventures super late, like around 3:20 AM at the grill. The sky was all warm and overcast, and the moon was a Waning Gibbous. As we walked around the grill, I could feel Mama's exhaustion. Those pesky Neighborhood Cats showed up right after us, and Mama got all tense and protective. We took a little break at 5:20 AM, resting at the front view. My legs were so tired, and I just wanted to take a nap, but Mama said we had to keep going. We ended our night with a final movement at 5:24 AM across the patio near the grill. I'm so glad we finished, but I don't understand why we started so late tonight.
— Whiskers0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL 22B · CALYPSO)Dossier →
The Waning Gibbous moon hangs heavy in the overcast sky, its light swallowed by the warm, thick air. It's the kind of night that makes every movement a chore, every shadow a potential threat. We arrive at the grill just after 3:20 AM, paws padding softly on the familiar patio. The space feels charged, alive with possibility and danger in equal measure. I'm hyper-aware of every scent, every sound, especially when the cats appear within a minute. Old fears rise in my throat, but I force them down. No time for distractions. We're here for a purpose, and I won't let anything jeopardize the mission. At 5:15 AM, we're back at the grill, moving swiftly across the mat. I disappear from the frame, melting into the shadows like I've done a thousand times before. It's a small victory, but it counts.
— Bandito0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL 22B · CALYPSO)Dossier →
Oh, it was a long night, I tell you. The warm, overcast sky and the Waning Gibbous moon were a fitting backdrop for my endless rounds of important business in the yard. I dashed from right to left near the brick wall at 7:53 PM, eager to be off to my next engagement. Later, at 11:39 PM, I crossed from left to right, passing the potted plants and hanging lights. I even exchanged a brief, competitive nod with Barnaby the Skunk, who was also present, maintaining our frenemy dynamic without any hostility. In the wee hours, between 1:05 AM and 1:38 AM, I traversed the gravel and grass, pausing only to catch my breath or adjust my dignity, always heading toward my next appointment. Finally, with a final, dignified exit, I bid the yard adieu, for it is but a transit point for a gentleman with a packed schedule.
— Sir Percy0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL 22B · CALYPSO)Dossier →
Oh, hey there! You'll never guess what a purrfect night I had! The weather was just divine - all warm and cozy under that big ol' Waning Gibbous moon, with a few clouds drifting by like fluffy pillows. It was like the universe was giving us a big ol' wink, saying 'Go on, have some fun!' So, I strolled on over to the yard around 3:20 AM, just enjoying the heck out of the dark. It's like the night was our own personal playground, ya know? Well, well, well, look who I ran into at the grill just before I got there - Mama Bandit and her adorable little kits! They beat me to the punch, but no worries, we're all friends here!
— Shadow0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL 22B · CALYPSO)Dossier →
2026-10-28
0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL SLM) 36 SIGHTINGS

🌃 The Whole Night: 36 sightings across 5 residents

🏆 Night's champion: Barnaby the Skunk • 🦨 Striped Skunk
🐾 Unclassified Fauna ×13🦡 Opossum ×10🦝 Raccoon ×5🦨 Skunk ×5🐈 Feline ×3
🌙 The Observer's Dispatch: Drizzly October 28th Overnight

🌤️ Sky & Weather Overnight

0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL 22B · CALYPSO)

The night's low of 67°F was about 11°F above San Antonio's normal low of 56°F for October 28. It has not rained since October 2, when 1.33 in fell: 25 dry days. The high has topped San Antonio's normal for 9 days in a row, since October 19. Temperature bottomed out at 67.1°F at 7:30 AM. The strongest gust was 11.6 mph at 1:15 AM.

🔭 The Observer's Field Report

0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL 22B · CALYPSO)

Under a Waning Gibbous moon, in a mild night with some cloud, the first visitor arrived: Barnaby the Skunk, spotted at 8:04 PM on Yard Cam. He moved with purpose along a grassy slope near a brick wall and concrete box.

An unidentified animal followed at 9:40 PM on Garbage Area, a fleeting glimpse of pale fur on brick. Then Barnaby again, at 10:05 PM, strolling along a grassy area near a wall on Yard Cam. At 10:24 PM, he paused on Yard Cam, tail raised. Within seven minutes, Sir Percy appeared at 10:31 PM, moving across the grass near a structure. The opossum foraged with head down near the poolside at 11:02 PM.

Rain fell from 3:20 AM to 3:25 AM, but Sir Percy walked across the yard at 3:22 AM, undeterred. Six minutes later, Mama Bandit and her kits arrived at 3:28 AM on Grill Camera, the mother raccoon striding purposefully across the patio. Mama Bandit turned back at 3:53 AM on Grill Camera, and a minute later, The Neighborhood Cats appeared on Yard Cam at 3:54 AM. The night logged 36 clips against a median of 24, a busier night than usual, with no reason stated.

🐾 In Their Own Words

Ah, what a night it was! The Waning Gibbous moon cast a fitting light over my late-night errands, the mild, cloudy air a perfect accompaniment for a gentleman's important business. My first foray into the yard came just after ten, moving with purpose across the grass near the structure, the very picture of dignity in my endeavors. Even a brief, polite crossing of paths with Barnaby the Skunk, who arrived mere moments before, could not ruffle my feathers. Our little rivalry is all in good fun, you know. As the night wore on, I found myself wandering to the backyard and yard once more, pausing near the poolside to inspect the grounds, when suddenly, I felt the first drops of rain beginning to fall around three.
— Sir Percy0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL SLM)Dossier →
Last night was a real smooth operation, if I do say so myself. Started off with a quiet recon of the yard around 8:04 PM, just casing the joint, you know? Then I made a couple of runs, 10:05 PM and 10:24 PM, had to pause for a minute to see if that rival had cleared out, but all was clear. Even had a nice little stroll near the pool around 5:46 AM, and crossed paths with Mama Bandit and the kits, gave 'em a nod, good folks. Wrapped it up with one last lap of the yard at 6:19 AM, all under that waning gibbous moon. Cloud cover was perfect, nice and mild, made it easy to stay low-key. All in all, a successful night on the job, my friend.
— Barnaby the Skunk0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL 22B · CALYPSO)Dossier →
Ach, what a night under that Waning Gibbous moon. Mild and cloudy, but I'm running on fumes. First stop, the grill just past 3 AM. Walked across that patio, feeling the rain on my fur, paused to scope things out. Sir Percy crossed paths briefly. Off to the yard by 5:26 AM, moving slow and deliberate from left to center, then back out. Last sighting around 6 AM, with Barnaby the Skunk there too - glad to have that ally. Thousand-yard stare, job well done. Time for some well-deserved rest...
— Mama Bandit0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL 22B · CALYPSO)Dossier →
I was at the grill at 3:28 AM, walking across the patio while the rain fell, pausing only briefly before continuing; I do not tolerate sloppy movement. At 3:53 AM, I walked from the right to the center, then back to the right; this is efficient, not wandering, and I expect the others to match my precision. I was focused on the task during my simple walking at 3:59 AM, and the mild night with some cloud was acceptable for visibility. In the yard at 5:26 AM, I moved from left to center, paused, and exited left; this was deliberate, and I refuse to be rushed by the late hour. I moved left to center and paused again at 5:46 AM, crossing paths with Barnaby the Skunk without interaction, maintaining my professional distance.
— Ringo0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL SLM)Dossier →
Last night was a long one under the Waning Gibbous moon. The mild air was heavy with clouds and the weight of another night on patrol. It felt like the rain would never stop falling. I made my way to the grill at 3:28 AM, moving deliberately across the patio, every sense on high alert. A few minutes later, I was back at the grill again, walking from right to center and back, always watching, always wary. Sir Percy arrived just before I did. At 3:59 AM, I was walking again, my steps purposeful, but the arrival of The Neighborhood Cats right after set my nerves on edge. Protecting my kits is always the top priority. Later, at 5:26 AM, the yard felt calm compared to the earlier rain.
— Bandito0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL 22B · CALYPSO)Dossier →
Hey there, what a lovely night! Mild and cloudy, perfect for a moonlit stroll. 🌙 The weather was just right for me to get out and about. 🌹 Around 3:53 AM, I took a nice walk over to the grill area. Crossed that patio with a spring in my step, paused for a moment to enjoy the night air, then continued on my way. Around 7:41 AM, I was seen taking a happy little walk through the courtyard. Passed by that dog statue and a potted plant, just enjoying the space. All in all, it was a pleasant night out in the yard. The weather was great and it was nice to be seen! 😊
— Shadow0 CLOUD TOKENS (LOCAL 22B · CALYPSO)Dossier →
2026-10-21 → 2026-10-27 • 7 NIGHTS
0 CLOUD TOKENS (RULEBOOK) DETERMINISTIC WEEKLY AGGREGATE

Last week in the sanctuary: 174 sightings

🐾 Unclassified Fauna ×64🦝 Raccoon ×38🦡 Opossum ×33🐈 Feline ×27🦨 Skunk ×13🐿️ Squirrel ×1

Across the 7 nights from Wed Oct 21 to Tue Oct 27, the observatory's cameras logged 174 publicly visible wildlife sightings. 🐾 Unclassified Fauna led the week with 64, followed by 🦝 Raccoon (38), 🦡 Opossum (33), 🐈 Feline (27), 🦨 Skunk (13), 🐿️ Squirrel (1).

The busiest night was Sat Oct 24 with 35 sightings. Nightly champions, in order: Wed Oct 21 Sir Percy; Thu Oct 22 Sir Percy; Fri Oct 23 Sir Percy; Sat Oct 24 Barnaby the Skunk; Sun Oct 25 Barnaby the Skunk; Mon Oct 26 Barnaby the Skunk; Tue Oct 27 Sir Percy.

Every figure in this recap is a sum over the 7 nightly ledgers it covers -- publicly visible camera events only -- not an estimate. The log now starts a fresh week.