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by Bearbarrow
Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:16 am
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Forney Texas Martin Land Lords
Replies: 10
Views: 3730

Malcolm I always tell everyone that I was born in Arkansas but got to Texas as fast as I could!! Next Time we head to T Town we will meet up. Same to you if you head to forney (between Dallas and Terrell) let me know.
by Bearbarrow
Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:50 am
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Forney Texas Martin Land Lords
Replies: 10
Views: 3730

Hello LoneOak yep thats not to far. I like going going out to Tawakoni state park and watching the Blubirds. Malcom I was born and raised in Texarkana but I was on the Arkansas side "Go Hogs". Back in high school I always couldnt wait until that friday night football game of Arkansas High ...
by Bearbarrow
Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:30 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Forney Texas Martin Land Lords
Replies: 10
Views: 3730

Thanks for helping me Kenny!! Ms. Louise we looked at the few that show scout reports in Forney but cant seem to find them. I guess it isnt a must to talk with any of these folks just would be nice to talk with some PM neighbors. Hope everyone has a great day and look forward to talking with the nei...
by Bearbarrow
Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:35 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Best camera & lens for wildlife
Replies: 27
Views: 13342

I am a Nikon fan myself but dont have the 70-300. If you go with that lens (good lens) I would say to make sure and go VR. As far as the teleconverter (TC) i know you can use both the VR and the standard models but NOT a Nikon TC ..... go figure. It must be an off brand and it must be a 2X. That is ...
by Bearbarrow
Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:29 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Sparrow traps
Replies: 4
Views: 3306

I have the same house and mine has the cressent entrance. Will that universal trap work?
by Bearbarrow
Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:53 am
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: bluebird house
Replies: 9
Views: 4678

Thank you Ms. Louise and James. This weekend I am going to build a couple and hang them up.
by Bearbarrow
Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:17 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: bluebird house
Replies: 9
Views: 4678

What does a Andy Troyer box look like? I cant seem to find a picture or plan or anything. Thanks.
by Bearbarrow
Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:25 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Coming Home Photos
Replies: 6
Views: 7576

Those are great BIF shots!!
by Bearbarrow
Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:08 am
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Kenny Crawfords purple martins
Replies: 12
Views: 11447

Kenny,

Great video and great article in the paper!! 15-martins WOW! I dont have 1 so far in Forney. If you want me to I can come over and get a few :grin:
by Bearbarrow
Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:09 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: My first martin 2009 photo
Replies: 9
Views: 9060

Those are great shots. I love my D300.
by Bearbarrow
Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:20 am
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: More house/perch updates
Replies: 9
Views: 9046

Mr. John,

They are Coates "Watersedge" suites. They have 3- rooms per side (6-total).
by Bearbarrow
Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:02 am
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: More house/perch updates
Replies: 9
Views: 9046

I am a newbie so I have a question about the reason for the foam? Today I have 2- aluminum boxes arriving from UPS and will have them on the pole ASAP. Do I need to get some of that foam and put inside? Any help is appreciated.
by Bearbarrow
Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:01 am
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: More house/perch updates
Replies: 9
Views: 9046

I am a newbie so I have a question about the reason for the foam? Today I have 2- aluminum boxes arriving from UPS and will have them on the pole ASAP. Do I need to get some of that foam and put inside? Any help is appreciated.
by Bearbarrow
Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Martin Houses??
Replies: 9
Views: 8819

Thanks everybody. Mr. Steve that is the heavy duty multi purpose pole that I ordered. I also ordered 4-of those Troyer horizontal gourds with the front porches on them they are called the "Colony II" starling proof. I am looking forward to getting this up and this year plan on doing all th...
by Bearbarrow
Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:30 am
Forum: Purple Martin Forum
Topic: Martin Houses??
Replies: 9
Views: 8819

Martin Houses??

Hello everyone, I am new to the Martin forum and this is will be my second year to put up a martin box. I have bought a new heavy duty pole due to the high winds here in Dallas but I have not yet bought different houses. I am going to mount 4-gourds on the pole and 2-houses the questions I have is a...