I checked my notes from the last few years and in the most recent 2 years(2011 & 2010), my TRES have shown up on the same day as the martins. In the 2 years prior to that (2009 & 2008), the TRES were 2 weeks earlier than the martins.
The temp is supposed to soar to 70 deg. here today, with 40 mph winds out of the *south*. Will see what happens!
First Tree Swallow has arrived today - 3/6!!
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KathyF
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As of 2018 - 84 cavities offered, max # of pairs hosted - 82.
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"Sometimes", said Pooh, "the smallest things take up the most room in your heart."
2023 - 82 pair
2022 - 80 pair
2021 - 75 pair
2020 - 78 pair
2019 - 80 pair
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2023 - 82 pair
2022 - 80 pair
2021 - 75 pair
2020 - 78 pair
2019 - 80 pair
http://kathyfreeze.blogspot.com
Kathy,
My TS's usually show up about a week or so before the martins. This year it was 5 day's........so make sure you are sitting on the deck with a glass of wine and watch the skies. I'll be over after work
My TS's usually show up about a week or so before the martins. This year it was 5 day's........so make sure you are sitting on the deck with a glass of wine and watch the skies. I'll be over after work
D'Nese in Tennessee
2009-new house up, many visitors no one stayed
2010-3 pairs, 14 eggs, 9 babies 9 fledged
2011 20 pairs, 106 eggs, 79 fledged
2012 37 pair, 120 fledged
2013 37 pair, 173 fledged
2009-new house up, many visitors no one stayed
2010-3 pairs, 14 eggs, 9 babies 9 fledged
2011 20 pairs, 106 eggs, 79 fledged
2012 37 pair, 120 fledged
2013 37 pair, 173 fledged
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Jeff Robinson
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72 Cavities - 70 Pairs in 2021
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Kathy,
Might be yours, Keith's and my martins reported in Columbia and Sedalia today! Ferocious southerly winds blew em plumb over us, so they'll rest and return when it calms a little!
Jeff
Might be yours, Keith's and my martins reported in Columbia and Sedalia today! Ferocious southerly winds blew em plumb over us, so they'll rest and return when it calms a little!
Jeff
PMCA Member - Bedrock Colony
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Keith
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- Martin Colony History: 85 pair in 2020. Seems fairly consistent the last few years.
KathyF,
I've been watching for your Martin report. I'm beginning to think my Martins can't find So Mo. until yours show them the way. Jeff may be correct about these winds. This may be the first year Martins have to return south to their nesting site here! "ha" Good luck this year.
Keith
I've been watching for your Martin report. I'm beginning to think my Martins can't find So Mo. until yours show them the way. Jeff may be correct about these winds. This may be the first year Martins have to return south to their nesting site here! "ha" Good luck this year.
Keith
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tonyg
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- 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..
In the 8 years I have lived here Kathy, my TRES have always showed up first. But with this warm winter, it could be a toss up on who shows up first..bluebirds are here checking out nest boxes and getting drinks out of the 'waterhole" by my house..
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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Tim Stover
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coot-n-kabootles of tree swallows arrived this morning 
probaly 15 of them thought i would warn ya they fiesty itter boogers :lol:they are buzzing the towers 
probaly 15 of them thought i would warn ya they fiesty itter boogers :lol:they are buzzing the towers 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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Jeff Robinson
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....laughing at your exclamation Tim! I've never put up a gourd(s) for TRES, but I think I will this year since they seem to be a favorite amongst many as a predecessor to martin arrivals. I've seen them flying around here occassionally, but never on my martin housing. I'll have to do a little research on caring and setting up for TRES tonight and get the setup done this weekend.
Hoping to hear Kathy's exclamation soon!
Jeff
I've never put up a gourd(s) for TRES, but I think I will this year since they seem to be a favorite amongst many as a predecessor to martin arrivals. I've seen them flying around here occassionally, but never on my martin housing. I'll have to do a little research on caring and setting up for TRES tonight and get the setup done this weekend.Hoping to hear Kathy's exclamation soon!
Jeff
PMCA Member - Bedrock Colony
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dcartwright
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Three Tree Swallows showed up today in Winchester, Ky. My records for the last several years has the PMs showing up within a day or two. Looking to the skies most often these days. Neck is in shape for it!!!!