Almost looks like the signs are mounted on the pole but they are mounted on a 1x3 and mounted to the fence (Notice the HOSP had to get in on the picture too....top picture, bottom right gourd)
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Chriscreole
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Well I got my lazy butt up and put together three signs for my backyard as part of the meet up we will be having March 24th. Cant wait!
Almost looks like the signs are mounted on the pole but they are mounted on a 1x3 and mounted to the fence (Notice the HOSP had to get in on the picture too....top picture, bottom right gourd)
Almost looks like the signs are mounted on the pole but they are mounted on a 1x3 and mounted to the fence (Notice the HOSP had to get in on the picture too....top picture, bottom right gourd)
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Super System 24, All Troyer W/Conley 2 entrances.
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Louise Chambers
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Looks great, Chris - nice job of promoting martins :-)
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Chriscreole
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Caught him, named him Jack like the Pirate, Jack Sparrow lol get it!thurst wrote:Sweet. What are you doing about that sparrow?
Ol Jack now resides in the Blains retirement house of Sparrows! to be used as a decoy to attract all his friends
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Super System 24, All Troyer W/Conley 2 entrances.
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apundt-TX
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- Location: Pflugerville, Texas
- Martin Colony History: :
2022-1 pair
1 pair 2021
2020- Didn't get setup fast enough in Pflugerville
2019- Apartment
2018 Divorce lost Colony in Dripping Springs
19 pair 2017
17 pair 2015
12 pair 2014
8 pair 2013
5 pair 2012
2 pair 2011
How much did you have to spend to get that Certified Wildlife Habitat sign?
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Chriscreole
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I registered my site with the National Wildlife Federation for a $30 donation, gave them the details for the requirements needed to get certified, I got the metal sign, and Wall mounted Certificate for my photo room. You can get the other signs from the PMCA Store which I have had alot of people passing by in the park say they really like the setup because it lets people know what type of birds we supply the housing for.apundt-TX wrote:How much did you have to spend to get that Certified Wildlife Habitat sign?
I certified the site to protect my Martins so incase they ever put in a Home owners association and someone doesn't like the housing they might not be able to force me to remove it without a good fight.
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Super System 24, All Troyer W/Conley 2 entrances.
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Dave Reynolds
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- 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
Outstanding... Looks good... Have a great season.. 
Dave
Dave
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Little Hocking, Ohio
Little Hocking, Ohio
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Peggy Riley
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Really nice!!
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2017 101 pair
2017 101 pair
Great site & signage!!!
Noticed you have your hummingbird feeder up as well...have you seen any yet? I was just thinking I need to get my feeders up because I usually get Black Chins about 2 weeks before I start seeing Rubies...it's about that time!
Noticed you have your hummingbird feeder up as well...have you seen any yet? I was just thinking I need to get my feeders up because I usually get Black Chins about 2 weeks before I start seeing Rubies...it's about that time!
Take Care!!
Lila
2009--1 ASY & 1 SY Pair
2010--6 Pairs
2011--11 Successful Pairs + 1 Late Pair that lost their brood to heat!
2012--18 ASY Pairs & 1 SY Pair---104 eggs so far! 1 SY nest lost to infanticide! :o(
Lila
2009--1 ASY & 1 SY Pair
2010--6 Pairs
2011--11 Successful Pairs + 1 Late Pair that lost their brood to heat!
2012--18 ASY Pairs & 1 SY Pair---104 eggs so far! 1 SY nest lost to infanticide! :o(
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DornCounty
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http://www.hummingbirds.net/map.htmlparkerdes wrote:Great site & signage!!!
Noticed you have your hummingbird feeder up as well...have you seen any yet? I was just thinking I need to get my feeders up because I usually get Black Chins about 2 weeks before I start seeing Rubies...it's about that time!
2017 - Home & Public Colonies - 300 Cavities
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Chriscreole
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I just leave them up all year because I have some beautiful House Finches that drink from them too. I have several HB feeders around the yard.parkerdes wrote:Great site & signage!!!
Noticed you have your hummingbird feeder up as well...have you seen any yet? I was just thinking I need to get my feeders up because I usually get Black Chins about 2 weeks before I start seeing Rubies...it's about that time!
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Super System 24, All Troyer W/Conley 2 entrances.
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jeffwilliams72
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Chris, I love your sanctuary!
I bet it is hard to pull you out from under that porch!
I like seeing the other view of where your Barnies live. I have been trying to get them to nest under the eaves of every small building I own. I have put up 4 of the wooden nest cups, smeared them with mud,mounted them at the recommended height. Either they haven't found them,or they don't like the set-up. I do see them in my yard getting mud from my pot-belly pig waller, but they are well established in my neighbors barns.
I am trying to buy a property with a small cattle barn, if I get it, I will try to get Barnies in there.
I bet it is hard to pull you out from under that porch!
I like seeing the other view of where your Barnies live. I have been trying to get them to nest under the eaves of every small building I own. I have put up 4 of the wooden nest cups, smeared them with mud,mounted them at the recommended height. Either they haven't found them,or they don't like the set-up. I do see them in my yard getting mud from my pot-belly pig waller, but they are well established in my neighbors barns.
I am trying to buy a property with a small cattle barn, if I get it, I will try to get Barnies in there.
2008/1st pair/ 4 fledged
2009-2010 visitors only
2011/2 pr/9 eggs/8 fledged
2012/9pr/33 fledged
2013/27pr/101 fledged
2009-2010 visitors only
2011/2 pr/9 eggs/8 fledged
2012/9pr/33 fledged
2013/27pr/101 fledged
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Chriscreole
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I spend hours every day on this patio watching all the wildlife in the park and my martins. The Barn Swallows got use to me they even built their house above the door which was a mess, They would fly in and out all day with me sitting right under them. The picture in the Barn Swallow thread was taken with my Cell phone just looking up at them. They have moved their nest up between the house eve's and patio roof where it's a little cubby hole for them, but still come and sit with me which is kewl. This year I will try to get my baby martins to fly over and land on me and take food from my hand,jeffwilliams72 wrote: I bet it is hard to pull you out from under that porch!
I like seeing the other view of where your Barnies live.
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Super System 24, All Troyer W/Conley 2 entrances.