Purple Martin Forum

Sandy Bunn is on FB but I haven’t heard from him in a while. You can search for folks on there too. I’m trying ti hang around here a bit. FB is not as forumish as here if that’s a word.
I tried to hunt you down in Nashville for several years and finally found you on FB (go figure)!!

Sounds like predators wiped you out.

Got plenty here. This was a week ago.

https://youtu.be/t6FjeIIIUzI

This is mine I have it set up on 11 poles.

https://youtu.be/5hDxsgJejt8


Snake vs the electric fence charger

https://youtu.be/VD78eWMJX2w

Tom, Yes everything is GREAT! Glad to see you!

Whippy I have around 30 martins here at my colony site in Texarkana. I’m about 100 miles north of Steve K.

T bird they should be in your area. How long have you had your colony?

Been a looong time since I’ve been here! Thought I would make a come back. Hello everyone! This is the place I learned a lot back in the day!

Rodger if you're a member of the PMCA FB page. There is a post about electric predator guards over there too. Any information you can get should be helpful in your endeavors.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/Prognesubis/?view=group

I suggest a metal polish such as never dull. I believe you can purchase it in a can at Walmart.

Thanks for your reply Steve! I'll be finishing up my site this weekend awaiting my first return. My first martin usually arrives anywhere between Feb 1st and the 15th......

Steve, how long has Troy had his colony and how many martins has Troy had at his site? That is unbelievable for Dallas!

The episode is on YouTube! Thought I would share.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mneo8Lo_63A

....is on PBS channels on television! I wish I could find a link to view it only thing I can find is this. http://wildkratts.wikia.com/wiki/Purple_Martin_Power

I have so many back they are uncountable...I'm sure 100 or more. I'm in NE Texas. Seems like you should have some by now. They were slow getting here so you probably just need to give them more time. I saw more come in today....

Hang in there! They'll show up!

Bumpity bump

Thank you Sharon and Danny. The martins were running late for me this year but they seem to be increasing. Yours should be here any day too Danny. Didn't you start out with an ASY pair? EDIT: I see them on your avatar

MichaelH wrote:Great pics thnks for sharing ,hope you have a great season ,.
Mick

Thank you Mick....hope your season is great too. Looks like you are expecting an explosion at your colony site by adding more cavities. Your colony should grow.

pmartinlover2 wrote:Thanks for sharing the pics, Malcom. Beautiful creatures, aren't they? Have a great martin season!
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Jody

Thank you Jody...they are beautiful birds both in sight and sound!

Thanks for the info everyone! I now think I remember someone saying that 3 is all you can post with photobucket. I had 5 to share I'll trim 2 off. Thanks again....fast responses forum members!!