Mom in nest when lowered

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bobnjo
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Location: Onawa, IA

Was making routine nest check and this gal decided to stay for the ride.
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Bob n Jo,
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rrmartins
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Location: Round Rock, TX

Great shot, I just love this hobby.
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wbmiller3
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Location: Texas/Houston

Great picture. This happens with mine occasionally.
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R Onnen
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Location: Iowa/Grundy Center

Love the picture, thanks for sharing.
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Laverne
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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 Bob n Jo in Iowa.

I've got some pictures like that, too. One of them is the daddy bird...

Your photo and that PMs nest are beautiful!! Enjoy...
Sincerely,
Laverne
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bobnjo
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Location: Onawa, IA

Laverne, Yours is a great shot too. It has happened several times before, just didn't have the camera around.

Happy Landlording!
Bob n Jo,
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Chriscreole
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Location: Texas, Hutto

Great pictures you guys! thanks for sharing.
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Laverne
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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.

I never know when I'm going to discover an excellent photo opportunity while performing my nest checks. So, I stick my camera in my pocket... just in case... :lol:
Sincerely,
Laverne
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