Purple Martin Forum

HI FRIENDS. I JUST VIEWED A FEMALE ASY MARTIN ABOUT AN HOUR AGO - AMONG OTHER WILD BIRDS FLUSHED BY A HAWK I'M SURE tic
BEST REGARDS- TONY FREDERICKSON, SEGUIN, TEXAS

THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS MY FRIENDS. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE AT ST JAMES CHURCH, SEGUIN TX AT 2PM ON SATURDAY 12 JAN 19..

THE OBIT CAN BE FOUND IN THE SEGUIN GAZETTE (8 JAN 19 ISSUE).

LOVE TO ALL- TONY

P.S. LOUISE IS STILL A PM GODDESS) SAY HI TO JB

I AM SAD TO REPORT THAT DAVID VAN BOOVEN HAS PASSED AWAY. HE WILL ALWAYS BE KNOWN FOR HIS GENIUS IN THE PURPLE MARTIN INDUSTRY.
HE WAS THE FOUNDER OF "LONESTAR PURPLE HOUSES". HE WAS A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE!

REGRETS AND REGARDS, TONY FREDERICKSON

GLAD TO HEAR MY FRIENDS The same has happened here in Seguin, Tx. We went from 4 to 7 to 15 to 20 Martins consecutively through 22 Feb 16. Other family members locally are reporting large increases. Keep the faith..

TONY

Thanks Tony and 53 pairs is a great number! You are an inspiration for all purple martin landlords

I appreciate the kindness Stephen. Best to you and Shelby.

We have five now; 3 males/ 2 females.

TWO FEMALES ARE HERE-- KEEP LOOKING UP--TONY

UPDATE-- ASY female roosted in THG 3A; 2-3-16 & 2-4-16..A returnee from 2015. She has survived two consecutive cold nights (30 and 29 degrees) .. :wink: I viewed her departure this AM. Good luck my friends. Stephen Cruse- Congrats on 100 ++ pr. :grin: I only had 53 NA's / 2015 8) Best - Tony 3K+...

Thanks John & Louise! I think my SCOUT Report went thru, with your good work & help. I will keep you posted as the day & week progresses.

Tony

Hi everyone. I finally saw a scout last night. I'm having trouble reporting him on the scout arrival report.

Best- TONY FREDERICKSON

Many new birds came in Wednesday night. Mostly settling in when they found an unguarded Troyer. :lol: 1000 crickets were delivered by UPS, frozen in the box, and today I will put them in four zip lock baggies. Returned to the freezer, then, will wait for the next time the birds look hungry and are w...

That's wonderful news Stephen. Keep it up. You're the right person to carry on!! The Martins are lucky to have you. You and Shelby are a great team
You made everything so easy for me.

JB-- great work as usual

Best, Tony

Stephen- Thanks for your sympathy, that's very thoughtful. The Martins have bounced back in the last 2 days, and, 1000 crickets arrived,put in the freezer immediately and will baggie tomorrow. This new cold front is blowing through now

Our Best,

T&S

These are sad times that we all have sweating out the weather and Martins. Believe me, I feel your pain. Hang in there, is the best advice. You are very important to the Martins..

Best and Good luck,

Tony

Last night, I watched closely at returning Martins, and saw about 5 newbies
trying to stay. This after counting 23 martins comfortable with the STRE here. On 1&2 March I flipped 400 crickets which the Martins devoured. Have reordered 1000 crickets..

Tony

I am following this thread and have input. Mid week last week, the 25 Martins at this locale were fed crickets after a 2 day no feed. Martins caught on fast and lived . Then the most recent 4 & 1/2 days no feed, ended yesterday. :-( 4 dead martins. The rest left to feed in the wild at noon Tuesd...

Way to go Stephen Keep up the great work, and many more Martins are in your pathway. You have a wonderful family supporting your effort in reaching 100..

BEST, TONY & SHARON

Thanks Steve and all Martin friends. Two pairs are roosting in Troyer

Horizontals. They are acting like they're doing a little pairing ACTION

As the weather improves, everybody in the area, keep your eyes peeled

Best of luck, Tony

Thanks GODDESS AND JB. You two are amazing

Tony

Way to go Emil!!Keep up the great work

Tony

3 Martins are roosting here in Troyers Horizontals. FINALLY. Had 1 female roost Friday, last night 2 females & 1 male.

Tony