Question about fledging

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TGivens
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Joined: Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:33 pm
Location: lexington,ms.

Will fledging stay together in an empty cavity if they are nest mates
2011. 24 pairs
2012. 63 pairs
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Laverne
Posts: 2216
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.

Fledglings will stay in any cavity they are "allowed" to remain in. During my late season nest checks I will frequently find fledged young hanging out in empty nests. The one thing I can say for sure is they like to be together. I rarely find just one -- usually two or three together. They usually fly out of the cavity as I am lowering the rack. My records tell me the cavity should be empty and yet, here's these guys. Are they nest mates? I don't know... can't tell 'em apart...
Sincerely,
Laverne
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