I have a pair nesting right off our deck, on a 12 foot light post. Last year We named him Bruno and she is Lucy. He is a 3 year old ASY male, this year he has a different Lucy (Lucy2) as she is banded and younger than last years mate. Any way, they have a nest built but no green leaves yet. During the snow storm Bruno ate lots of EggMcmeal and stayed in good shape. I am not so sure about Lucy 2 as she stayed in the compartment most of the time.( I have a nest cam). Yesterday after the snow melted they both left and have not been back. My guess is that she was stressed out and went from the nesting mode to the survival mode.
Bruno......I think is staying with her. At least that is my take on things. She probably is at a near by lake feeding hard to get back into shape to lay eggs. Only time will tell if I am right, this is only my thought on this. Mean while as the Martins are all out feeding again and spending time away from the colony, I have about 4 pairs of Sparrows trying to move in, 2 have already died, I will not allow them to take advantage of this situation. Sparrows, if not dealt with they will take quick advantage of this situation as I have already witnessed. Hope Bruno and Lucy2 Return home soon. I will keep you posted. .
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Bob Buskas
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Bob Buskas, Alberta, Canada (The Northern Sky's Colony) Supplimental feeding is the key during bad weather, but you must train them to feed ahead of time.
Hi Bob
We sure love our martins and I hope they return too. I put up my Oyster Bar but just some swallows sitting on the plexiglass. Give the martins lots of time to hoepfully use it. Lots of oyster shells on the base.
Gawd the weather is lots of rain the next 2 days again ....where is spring?
April
We sure love our martins and I hope they return too. I put up my Oyster Bar but just some swallows sitting on the plexiglass. Give the martins lots of time to hoepfully use it. Lots of oyster shells on the base.
Gawd the weather is lots of rain the next 2 days again ....where is spring?
April
2007 none
2008 few landed
2009 - 2 pair - 9 eggs- 9 fledged
2010 - 1ASY pair and 4SY pair total 10 bird
2011 first ASY pair May 06
2012 first pair arrived May 01, May 21 total 10 pairs 49 babies
2013 May 04 martins 2 pair May 19 total 12 pair
2014 May 08 2 pair May 12 almost full 10 pair
2008 few landed
2009 - 2 pair - 9 eggs- 9 fledged
2010 - 1ASY pair and 4SY pair total 10 bird
2011 first ASY pair May 06
2012 first pair arrived May 01, May 21 total 10 pairs 49 babies
2013 May 04 martins 2 pair May 19 total 12 pair
2014 May 08 2 pair May 12 almost full 10 pair
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Bob Buskas
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- Joined: Sat Nov 15, 2003 8:08 pm
- Location: Wetaskiwin Alberta, Canada
Stay in touch April, they will use the Oysterbar eventually. Bruno has not returned yet. Wierd......I can't figure this one out. Mean while a pair of subbies have moved into his compartment. Life goes on! I still think he will return with a new female. Just have to wait and see.
Bob Buskas, Alberta, Canada (The Northern Sky's Colony) Supplimental feeding is the key during bad weather, but you must train them to feed ahead of time.