Purple Martin Forum

Now Louisiana...way early, should be Florida

Has now been posted on the map .

Hearing reports that Martins arrived on March 1st in Circleville Ohio...My oh my , way to early for Ohio

Always enjoyed coming on this site and seeing where and how the martins were progressing up the USA map in the spring, for some reason I have lost where they now show it or has it been discontinued ?

Every year ours come back, they always know my whistle when I go out to feed him so I know exactly what you're talking about, ours are all trained to supplemental feed as well, the only difference is I can't tell the difference between who is who like you can with yours. That is so cool for you

Oh boy, I'm worried they're coming way too fast. Last year in May we still had cold weather in Ohio and I ended up losing some. And we are still only in February or early March. Maybe the birds know more than what we do as humans and the weather will stay nice. I pray so

Its not on the front page anymore

We have 6 T-14 Houses ...No vents, make sure you do a next change about 10 - 15 days after they hatch and you shouldn't have jumpers.....Cause of jumping is most likely bugs in the nest.

ASY male just blew in Literally today at 4:00 pm with very high winds. Sugarcreek, Ohio

This is awesome and thanks for sharing....Watching wildlife can be so cruel sometimes and break our hearts....But here's to your special friend.

Oh boy...too early, Good luck

Might take you a couple years to reestablish a colony....Martin's seem to remember coon attacks

Spoke with bander about becoming a federal bird bander. It takes a lot of training and work. Once you become a bander then everyone else will want you to come band their birds and you will spend less time at your own colony enjoying your birds. Not saying that it wouldn't have its rewards just throw...

I am doing likewise here in Ohio, Been bad since late Thursday afternoon....2 males and 1 female....Feeding 100 crickets a day, we have them now trained to come down to the feeding trays, as of Monday afternoon its still in the mid 20's so will continue to feed until Wed. the 30th when its supposed ...

No way i let hawks destroy a martin colony

I agree with you in, However its also easier to post pictures etc. Sometimes you have to go with the flow.

Lots of people on facebook, which includes the PMCA and then there are break out groups that include your states Purple martin groups so that becomes a daily site that i visit....It depends on what you like really.

Agree if its under 50 degrees they will need insects......Usually day 2-3 of cold weather under 50 will get them started and if you get them flipped up close to where they are sitting they'll bite.....You wont save them all but if you can save 1 its worth it.

My results are below. We started another colony at my son's house... Installed 2 - T14 refurbished houses 1st year he had 1 pair and fledged 5 2nd year he had 5 pair and fledged 18 So it's getting better for him. Always have told myself and him that before it becomes a job taking care of them you be...

Thats tough, could have been hawks or any kind of predator