my martin hero
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Tim Stover
- Posts: 505
- Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:04 pm
- Location: Tennesse/Madisonville
lost my martin hero last night my father my hero 90 year old thought of quitting but i know i must continue with the martins as he did in 1968 when his father past on i got to show him video of my colony this year he was amazed at the increase of pairs in one season he will be dearly missed
2009 2pair 2010 24pair 2011 106 pair
2012 124 pair
2013 145
2014 170 pair
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2012 124 pair
2013 145
2014 170 pair
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Emil Pampell-Tx
- Posts: 6743
- Joined: Tue Nov 11, 2003 1:26 pm
- Location: Tx, Richmond (SW of Houston)
- Martin Colony History: First started in Gretna, La in 1969 with a small homemade house, have had martins ever since at 2 different homes in Texas
Tim, sorry to hear that, our condolences to you and your family.
PMCA Member, 250 gourds, 6 poles, 2traps
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Indiana_Tom
- Posts: 288
- Joined: Fri May 15, 2009 10:01 am
- Location: Paragon, Indiana
Tim, I don't know what to say other than sorry to hear of your loss.
Tom and Family
Tom and Family
2009, 1 pair of SYs w/4 eggs - wait, no 4 babies and all 4 fledged. What a great experience.
2010, 2 ASY pair and 2 SY pair 18eggs / 14 fledged.
2011, 12 pair with 49 eggs, 43 fledged.
2012, 20 pair with 113 eggs as of 1 June
2013, 22 pair with 112 eggs as of 9 June
2014, 23 pair with 113 eggs
2010, 2 ASY pair and 2 SY pair 18eggs / 14 fledged.
2011, 12 pair with 49 eggs, 43 fledged.
2012, 20 pair with 113 eggs as of 1 June
2013, 22 pair with 112 eggs as of 9 June
2014, 23 pair with 113 eggs
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Chriscreole
- Posts: 781
- Joined: Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:31 am
- Location: Texas, Hutto
Sorry, our condolences to you and your family
PMCA Member since 2010
Super System 24, All Troyer W/Conley 2 entrances.
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M.Stephens
- Posts: 1130
- Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:14 pm
- Location: Texas/Texarkana
Tim , so sorry to hear about this.
Malcolm
2015 (110 nesting pair)
2014 (92 nesting pair)
2013 (75 nesting pair)
2012 (35 nesting pair)
2011 (20 pair)
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2015 (110 nesting pair)
2014 (92 nesting pair)
2013 (75 nesting pair)
2012 (35 nesting pair)
2011 (20 pair)
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Don~VA
- Posts: 391
- Joined: Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:01 am
- Location: Virginia/King George
- Martin Colony History: Had a colony many years ago which dwindled over a couple of years and then did not return. Kept trying each year for almost 20 years and finally had a small success in 2011 with two pairs nesting. Colony has grown slowly each year with 22 pairs in 2015. In 2016 my gourd rack of 18 gourds filled up so I added 4 more gourds and then put up a small rack of 6 gourds. All of those were claimed within a few days so I believe I have at least 25 pairs this year.
So very sorry for your loss Tim. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Don~Northern Neck of Virginia-PMCA Member
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MartinMan68
- Posts: 37
- Joined: Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:57 am
- Location: Englewood,tn
Sorry to here that.My prayers will be with your family.
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Donnie Hurdt MN
- Posts: 1723
- Joined: Sun Feb 15, 2004 11:14 pm
- Location: North Prairie, MN
I too add my condolences to you and your family. My Dad passed away just before Christmas last year.
PMCA member and Martin fanatic....
2011 A pair of subbies fledged three young but none returned in 2012
2015 One Pair of subbies came and stayed a few nits but got chased away by Bluebirds and Tree swallows.
2017 0ne pair of subbies nested and fledged 4 young
2018 Tree Swallows AGAIN chased away any martins that wanted to nest
2019 Same old story................
2011 A pair of subbies fledged three young but none returned in 2012
2015 One Pair of subbies came and stayed a few nits but got chased away by Bluebirds and Tree swallows.
2017 0ne pair of subbies nested and fledged 4 young
2018 Tree Swallows AGAIN chased away any martins that wanted to nest
2019 Same old story................
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Jeff Robinson
- Posts: 908
- Joined: Mon May 04, 2009 3:32 pm
- Location: Rogersville, Missouri
- Martin Colony History: 2008 - Current
72 Cavities - 70 Pairs in 2021
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Tim,
As I offer my condolences for your loss, I also find it so neat to hear of the generations of passion for Purple Martin management passed on in your family - very, VERY cool, and an inspiration for us all to continue that same passion thru our own families, friends, and acquaintences!
Wishing you a very successful 2012 season, filled with fond memories of your Hero!
Jeff
As I offer my condolences for your loss, I also find it so neat to hear of the generations of passion for Purple Martin management passed on in your family - very, VERY cool, and an inspiration for us all to continue that same passion thru our own families, friends, and acquaintences!
Wishing you a very successful 2012 season, filled with fond memories of your Hero!
Jeff
PMCA Member - Bedrock Colony
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James Strickland FL
- Posts: 2249
- Joined: Thu Nov 13, 2003 8:04 pm
- Location: Reidsville NC
- Martin Colony History: 2017 Had a lot visitors no Matins nesting, hoping 2018 will be different.
2018 Had 1 pair
2019 had 30 pair
Tim sorry to here of you lost. Your Dad is where he has a full colony everyday to watch.
Sorry for your loss Tim. Ya know, when I lost my dad at 54 years young I had that same hollow feeling that I`m sure you have now. I also felt like I did not want to do any of the things that we did together, but later when I did do thoes things I talked to him just as though he was there and I know he herd me. Good luck Tim.
Ed
Ed
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Dave Duit
- Posts: 2145
- Joined: Tue Nov 25, 2003 2:02 pm
- Location: Iowa / Nevada
- Martin Colony History: In 2024, 82 pair with 350 fledged youngsters. 110 total cavities available, 82 Troyer Horizontal gourds and a homemade PVC / metal 28 compartment unit, 1 fallout shelter. Hawk and owl guards included. Martin educator and speaker. President and founder of the Iowa Purple Martin Organization. Please visit Iowa Purple Martin Organization on Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627283871068161 Emails send to [email protected]. Subject line include Iowa Purple Martin.
Sorry to hear about your loss Tim. God Bless you.
so sorry for your loss...but you must press ON!! i'm sure he wouldn't want it any other way! i'm sure he is proud of you.
2004...notta
2005-2008 lookies
2009...lookies, and a SYM hanging around a bunch
2010...an ASY pair! 5 eggs, 5 babies fledged! yehawwwwwwwwww
2011....still only one nesting pair..extreme heat killed the babies
2012..ASY pair...fledged 4 babies!
2013 notta, few lookie lous
2005-2008 lookies
2009...lookies, and a SYM hanging around a bunch
2010...an ASY pair! 5 eggs, 5 babies fledged! yehawwwwwwwwww
2011....still only one nesting pair..extreme heat killed the babies
2012..ASY pair...fledged 4 babies!
2013 notta, few lookie lous
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tonyg
- Posts: 1520
- Joined: Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:16 pm
- Location: Olpe, KS
- Martin Colony History: 22 year landlord, 14 at current residence..offering 9 racks and a homemade T-8 for 166 total cavities. 160 Pair in 2018 Racks consist of a Deluxe 12, AAA 16, Starburst 16, 2 K-18 Series, Super 24, 2 Gemini, Multi-purpose/two trio’s/4gourds and a T-8..Great hobby to be involved in..
Sorry for your loss Tim..at 90, he sure lead a long and eventful life i'm sure.. lost my dad last Sept..its never easy letting go. Take care.
22 year landlord..9 Rack Systems for 2018 and my home built T-8 for a total of 166 cavities..160 pair in 2018 ..SUPER COLONY!!! Love You Bev... Fan of those St. Louis Cardinals!!!!!
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Dave Reynolds
- Posts: 2441
- Joined: Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:35 pm
- Location: Little Hocking, Oh.
- Martin Colony History: Satellite Site “Oxbow Golf Course”..
2018 - 15 Pair, 36 Fledged
2019 - 26 Pair, 97 Fledged
2020 - 30 Pair, 137 Fledged
2021 - 30 Pair, 144 Fledged
2022 - 27 Pair, 125 Fledged
2023 - 31 Pair, 130 Fledged
2024 - 41 Pair, 198 Fledged
2025 - 44 Pair, 168 Fledged
Home Site "Little Hocking, Ohio".
2019 - 1 Pair, 5 Fledged
2020 - 1 Pair, 4 Fledged
2021 - 8 Pair, 36 Fledged
2022 - 13 Pair, 46 Fledged
2023 - 16 Pair, 84 Fledged
2024 - 22 Pair, 104 Fledged
2025 - 28 Pair, 83 Fledged
Tim -
So very sorry for your loss Tim. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Dave -- in Little Hocking, Ohio
So very sorry for your loss Tim. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Dave -- in Little Hocking, Ohio
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Little Hocking, Ohio
Little Hocking, Ohio
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Sorry bud for the loss,,,,,,,,,,,,,you are a survivor and will move on forward with all the good thoughts from the past.
dick
dick
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Tim Stover
- Posts: 505
- Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:04 pm
- Location: Tennesse/Madisonville
Thanks for all prayers and comments
2009 2pair 2010 24pair 2011 106 pair
2012 124 pair
2013 145
2014 170 pair
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2012 124 pair
2013 145
2014 170 pair
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Laverne
- Posts: 2216
- Joined: Thu Jan 08, 2004 1:58 pm
- Location: TX/Alvin
- Martin Colony History: Erected 1st house in 1997. Birds were checking it out before Mike got down from the ladder. Six cavities had a little colony 1st year. Grown to 88 cavities all gourds with near 100% occupancy. Most important factor for success is rain = bugs.
Hey Tim...
There's a big ole hole in your world. I'm sorry your Father couldn't live on forever. Mine didn't either. My Daddy died on September 2, 2011 at 88 and I don't know how I'm ever gonna get out of this hole. But, they say we will. Life goes on and love goes on and we will all be together again one day.
Christmas won't ever be the same -- will it?? Other people can help a lot - these friends here on the Forum can help a lot -- if you let them...
Here's hoping your New Year will be better than the last.
Hey TonyG...
I see you lost your Dad in September as well. I am so sorry for your loss... my loss... Tim's loss... I hope it's true: one day we will all have the perfect colony to enjoy. In the meantime I gotta take care of my Daddy's colony and mine! Those birds are gonna need my help.
Sincerely,
Laverne
There's a big ole hole in your world. I'm sorry your Father couldn't live on forever. Mine didn't either. My Daddy died on September 2, 2011 at 88 and I don't know how I'm ever gonna get out of this hole. But, they say we will. Life goes on and love goes on and we will all be together again one day.
Christmas won't ever be the same -- will it?? Other people can help a lot - these friends here on the Forum can help a lot -- if you let them...
Here's hoping your New Year will be better than the last.
Hey TonyG...
I see you lost your Dad in September as well. I am so sorry for your loss... my loss... Tim's loss... I hope it's true: one day we will all have the perfect colony to enjoy. In the meantime I gotta take care of my Daddy's colony and mine! Those birds are gonna need my help.
Sincerely,
Laverne
Sincerely,
Laverne
Laverne