Martins take over Fly Catcher nest

[Two Gourds]

For the last three years we have had a pair of fly catchers build in a single gourd under a tree between two buildings. About two weeks ago a pair of ASY martins took over their gourd after fighting with the fly catchers for two days. The fly catchers had started building a nest and now the martins have eggs in that nest. Waiting to see what happens since this pair is later than the rest of my colony.

[AvianStewardess]

I've seen the PM take on the flycatchers when they were fighting off starlings (good grief!)...I can imagine the tenacity over a nesting sight. I have a laundry list of birds I have seen and want to encourage; flycatchers are at the top with their funny look and hate of starlings!