Newbie in Oklahoma has TWO pairs, all ASY martins!

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TammyBears
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Joined: Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:00 pm
Location: Bridgecreek, Oklahoma (SW of OKC)

I am so excited I'm just pinching myself PURPLE! :grin: I've had my first pair of ASY with me for just over a week.
They are always together and have claimed two gourds for themselves.
Last week my bachelor had been courting a lady for days, she finally has stayed with him in a gourd, it's been 3 nights they've been together,
I believe I now have a second pair, all ASY martins. My pictures aren't great, but thought I would share. I also believe I have another
ASY bachelor getting ready to claim a place for he and his future lady :wink:
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This Elvis and Priscilla!
This Elvis and Priscilla!
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Priscilla, she is so beautiful!
Priscilla, she is so beautiful!
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Here are my two pair and the other bachelor
Here are my two pair and the other bachelor
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My founding pair, the King and Priscilla!
My founding pair, the King and Priscilla!
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Tammy
RIP my precious Josie, 7/5/2000-11/6/2014
2015: 22 pair plus lots of bachelors
2014: 25 pair and some bachelor subbies
2013: 17 pair
2012: 7 pair (first year)
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DornCounty
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Great stuff! I hope to duplicate your story. :grin: Congrats!
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Glynn B - LA
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Location: Louisiana West Monroe

Congrats! Great photo of martin in Troyer vertical. Who knows how many you might end up with?





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2019 26 pair 116 fledged
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2017 19 pair 82 fledged
2016 13 pair 48 fledged
2015 3 pair 13 fledged
2014 1 pair 4 fledged
2013 2 pair 6 fledged
2012 0 pair
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katkola
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Location: Waynesboro, VA

Great new, Tammy! This is my third year. I've had martins in the two previous years, but not a one yet this year! Makes me sad! :-(
2010- 1 pair, 5 eggs, 3 fledged (First Year)
2011- 8 pair, 5 nesting pair, 22 eggs, 11 fledges
Lost one female and her 4 eggs, 5 eggs
destroyed by HS!
2012- 12 pair (10 nesting pair), 48 Fledglings!
2013 - 17 pair - 80 Fledglings!!
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TammyBears
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Joined: Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:00 pm
Location: Bridgecreek, Oklahoma (SW of OKC)

I have two TroyerVs and those are the two that Priscilla and Elvis will each hang out in, with their heads poking out! It's the cutest thing! Then usually in the evening one will join the other so they stay in just one of them overnight. :wink:
Tammy
RIP my precious Josie, 7/5/2000-11/6/2014
2015: 22 pair plus lots of bachelors
2014: 25 pair and some bachelor subbies
2013: 17 pair
2012: 7 pair (first year)
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NancyinEnidOK
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Joined: Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:06 pm
Location: Oklahoma/Enid

Congratulations, Tammy! However did you get Priscilla to strike such a great pose for the camera????? :lol: :lol: I'm very happy for you and best wishes for continued success!!
Nancy

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TammyBears
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Joined: Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:00 pm
Location: Bridgecreek, Oklahoma (SW of OKC)

Nancy,
I know! She was just perfect, I only wished I hadn't zoomed in so much, that made it grainy :-( Other than that it's just adorable :grin:
Tammy
RIP my precious Josie, 7/5/2000-11/6/2014
2015: 22 pair plus lots of bachelors
2014: 25 pair and some bachelor subbies
2013: 17 pair
2012: 7 pair (first year)
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mcollmer
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Joined: Thu Mar 04, 2004 2:33 pm
Location: Oklahoma/Hobart

congrats Tammy, that is great. I hope you have a great year.
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Jeff Robinson
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WTG Tammy!! :grin:
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