Martins in Sugar Land, TX!

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BertS
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Joined: Sat Jan 20, 2007 9:06 pm
Location: Texas/Sugar Land

Woohoo!!! First arrivals spotted at 5:45 PM Central Time this evening at our home in Sugar Land. The light is fading, but they appear to be a male and female. After flying over the lake and hovering over our heads--as if to say "Howdy! We're back!"--the pair flew into Excluder Gourd No. 4 in our 24-gourd rack.

Another first sighting of the season: A Cooper's Hawk landed atop our gourd rack at 6:00 PM. I had to shoo him off. He flew across the lake and kept going. Hopefully he got the message.

The current temperature in Sugar Land is 65 degrees F, but the forecast is for a low temperature overnight of 40 degrees. However, we have a large arsenal of crickets ready to fling if necessary! :)
Bert Stipelcovich
Sugar Land, TX
Waterfront, deluxe housing for 56 pairs :-)
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oh wow!!!!! That's fantastic!! :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
I guess my neck will really get a crick in it now, I won't be able to leave my windows tomorrow!! I have the hawks hanging around too! BAD :x
Where are you in Sugarland?? Congrats and have a GREAT 2008!! :)
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Good show mate,thats only about 10 miles as the crow flies but I'm still hoping mine stay away for anther month.

dick
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BertS
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Joined: Sat Jan 20, 2007 9:06 pm
Location: Texas/Sugar Land

Thanks, JJ!

We live in First Colony near Highway 6 and Missouri City. The martins seem to love the lake behind our house. :)

You should have some purple guests soon. Best of luck in Richmond this year!!! :grin:
Bert Stipelcovich
Sugar Land, TX
Waterfront, deluxe housing for 56 pairs :-)
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Donna - TX
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Joined: Fri Feb 03, 2006 6:44 pm
Location: Texas/Pearland

Congrats Bert and I hope you have a Great year..Looks like Texas had a Great Day!
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The Olsons
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Joined: Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:57 pm
Location: North Padre Island, TX

Bert,

Congratulations to you :grin: :grin: :grin: This is soooo exciting. Best wishes for you and your martins this season...lots of happy and fun times.....

Astrid
Love it or leave it~~~Astrid :-)
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BertS
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Joined: Sat Jan 20, 2007 9:06 pm
Location: Texas/Sugar Land

Dick,
... but I'm still hoping mine stay away for anther month.
Agreed. The temperature is still too cold for our friends. But by Saturday, we'll have 72 degrees and sunshine! :grin:
Bert Stipelcovich
Sugar Land, TX
Waterfront, deluxe housing for 56 pairs :-)
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BertS
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Joined: Sat Jan 20, 2007 9:06 pm
Location: Texas/Sugar Land

Donna and Astrid,

Thanks for the best wishes!

It is great to see our little friends coming back. We are looking forward to a great year!

Best of luck to you too! :grin:
Bert Stipelcovich
Sugar Land, TX
Waterfront, deluxe housing for 56 pairs :-)
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Congrats Bert.....
as you can see we are all happy fo you and waiting patiently for our little purple guys.... Man, I can't stand the torture.... Thay are all around me, just not here....
Hope you have a great 08!
adiekaty
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Davlyn
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Joined: Sat Jan 24, 2004 8:55 pm
Location: Ga/Pavo

Hey Bert,
Thats great news!!!!! Hope you have a great season filled with purple martins!
April McClelland


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klcretired
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Joined: Tue Nov 18, 2003 3:06 am
Location: Grand Prairie,Tx

Congratulations Bert,
I'm really excited and anxious now, more than ever!!!!!!
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Wishing everyone a Great Martin Year
Happy Martining for 2022 to everyone,

K.C.

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