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1 OF 2 PUBLISHED🌙 OVERNIGHT EDITION🌙 The Observer's Dispatch: Drizzly October 29th Overnight6:52 PM – 7:46 AM · 27 CLIPS
Barnaby the Skunk's night
🔭 The Observer
Barnaby the Skunk spent 20 minutes in front of the yard camera overnight. The quiet stretches play faster.
Barnaby the Skunk has been seen on 15 of the last 30 days, most often between 3 AM and 6 AM, around the grill and the yard. Others out on the same nights: Mama Bandit and the kits on 4, Sir Percy on 4. The record goes back to Sep 8. Last featured on Oct 25.
🌤️ 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.
Window weather
- 🦨 Skunk×8
- 🦝 Raccoon×5
- 🦡 Opossum×5
- 🐈 Feline×1
🐾 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!
Crossed paths
- Sir Percy & Barnaby the Skunk
- Mama Bandit & Kits & The Neighborhood Cats
- Barnaby the Skunk & Mama Bandit & Kits
🗓️ Last 7 Nights
FULL NIGHTLY LOG ↗Each bar is one night’s sightings, filed under the morning it ended.
Sir Percy's night
🔭 The Observer
Sir Percy spent 8 minutes in front of the yard camera overnight and had company. The quiet stretches play faster.
Sir Percy, the Virginia Opossum, is a familiar presence in this backyard over the last 30 days, with 138 sightings recorded - most often at the grill camera or yard cam. The nocturnal visitor shares the night hours with Mama Bandit, Barnaby the Skunk, and the neighborhood cats. In a featured clip from October 28th, Sir Percy spent an extended eight minutes in the yard overnight, moving with a quiet purpose that speaks to its mastery of the dark hours.
🎥 The Yard Cam
The yard camera turned to follow an animal 274 times in the last 7 days. Its longest follow lasted 4 min 2 s.
274 more wait for a name.
Counts only. A person names each animal; the camera’s own guess is never shown.








