got my first pair this year after 3 years of lookers.
only one pair so far. I am located near Seymour, WI. Now just hope they raise healthy babies and I should be on my way.
first pair in Wisconsin
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BIOteacher012
- Posts: 165
- Joined: Fri Mar 23, 2012 3:19 pm
- Location: Wisconsin/Montello
Congrats on your first pair. I just moved in October, and also have my first pair of birds at my new place. I have mostly crescents, but added a few round holes to optimize my chances. I did notice a pair of starlings landing on the house this morning. So, I guess I will have to convert the remainder to crescents as well. The female likes the crescents, by my male bird still needs to learn to negotiate them. I guess now is a better time than none.
Good luck with your first enjoyable martin season!!
Good luck with your first enjoyable martin season!!
BrianT
2017 38 nesting pairs, 181 fledged
2016 22 nesting pairs, 113 fledged
2015 20 nesting pairs, 91 fledged
2014 10 nesting pairs, 49 fledged
2013 4 nesting pairs, 15 fledged
2012 Lots of lookers but no nesters
2017 38 nesting pairs, 181 fledged
2016 22 nesting pairs, 113 fledged
2015 20 nesting pairs, 91 fledged
2014 10 nesting pairs, 49 fledged
2013 4 nesting pairs, 15 fledged
2012 Lots of lookers but no nesters
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Trishy
- Posts: 451
- Joined: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:25 am
- Location: Wisconsin/Shell Lake
- Martin Colony History: Colony started in 2009 with 2 pair.
Currently I have 3 gourd racks with 24 gourds. One gourd rack will be for sy arrivals only.
Bo Eleven gourds 20
Congratulations. It sure is a great feeling getting that first pair. I wish you the best of luck, and I hope everything goes well for you this season.
Trish
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Trishy
- Posts: 451
- Joined: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:25 am
- Location: Wisconsin/Shell Lake
- Martin Colony History: Colony started in 2009 with 2 pair.
Currently I have 3 gourd racks with 24 gourds. One gourd rack will be for sy arrivals only.
Bo Eleven gourds 20
Hi Sue,
Wow, glad to hear your sister has some martins. My colony is doing good so far. Nine pair with 54 eggs. I had ten pair, but the female has gone missing from the last sy pair that came in. He hasn't been able to find another mate and I fear it may be too late now. I sure wish your sister the best of luck this year.
Wow, glad to hear your sister has some martins. My colony is doing good so far. Nine pair with 54 eggs. I had ten pair, but the female has gone missing from the last sy pair that came in. He hasn't been able to find another mate and I fear it may be too late now. I sure wish your sister the best of luck this year.
Trish
Congratulations on attracting your all important first pair. Best of luck to you this season.
Train your Purple Martins to supplemental feed... you'll be glad you did. http://www.wisconsinpurplemartins.org/