More SY's
Have had more SY's in the last 5-7 days that are causing quite a commotion around here. There has been one nest that has fledged and are gone most of the day but then they come back in the eve and want to go in their gourd but in the mean time some of the SY has laid claim to their gourd and it can be quite confusing before they all get into a gourd. But what I was wondering is are they looking to nest yet this year or just checking out for next year? I have nests in various stages, not sure about egg stage because I haven't been able to do a nest check because some so near fledging, but I know I have nestlings and also some that have fledged or are fledging. Does anybody have an idea? My thinking is it's getting too late to start nesting now.
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Martha
2016 - first pair 2/18
2015 - 18 pair
2014 - 15 pr
2013 - 11 pr. & 1 single SY male
2012 - 6 pr.
2011 - 1 pr.
2010 - Hoping for a lot more!
2009 - 1 successful nesting pair!
2016 - first pair 2/18
2015 - 18 pair
2014 - 15 pr
2013 - 11 pr. & 1 single SY male
2012 - 6 pr.
2011 - 1 pr.
2010 - Hoping for a lot more!
2009 - 1 successful nesting pair!
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Louise Chambers
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We have a couple of SY pairs moving into gourds just vacated by ASY pairs, odd for this time of year in south TX, but not too late yet.
Hey Louise , I to have a pair of SY and ASY just hatch their young yesterday this is late for me ! Hope they don't get to HOT ! All my other pairs except one have fledged their young , but some are still bring their young back to roost at night .
Hi MM , where is Canon Ga ?
Hi MM , where is Canon Ga ?
April McClelland
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Chuck4
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- Joined: Mon May 16, 2011 10:05 am
- Location: North MS
- Martin Colony History: I started trying to attract Purple Martins in 2011. I got my first breeding pair in 2013.
2013-1 pair, 2014-4 pair, 2015-8 pair, 2016-12 pair 60 babies :-).
Been seeing more and more of them around here as well. My ASY male has another lady that's been following him around while mama tends to the kids... 
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Davlyn:
We are in Northeast Ga, not far from Lake Hartwell, or about 2 hrs northeast of Atlanta.
We are in Northeast Ga, not far from Lake Hartwell, or about 2 hrs northeast of Atlanta.
Martha
2016 - first pair 2/18
2015 - 18 pair
2014 - 15 pr
2013 - 11 pr. & 1 single SY male
2012 - 6 pr.
2011 - 1 pr.
2010 - Hoping for a lot more!
2009 - 1 successful nesting pair!
2016 - first pair 2/18
2015 - 18 pair
2014 - 15 pr
2013 - 11 pr. & 1 single SY male
2012 - 6 pr.
2011 - 1 pr.
2010 - Hoping for a lot more!
2009 - 1 successful nesting pair!
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phldave
- Posts: 528
- Joined: Fri Jun 15, 2012 2:44 pm
- Location: Iowa/Pleasant Hill
- Martin Colony History: Started trying in 2012 and still trying
I'm gunna be on vacation next week cruisin the eastern caribbean. Sure would be nice if I had a group of SY's all over my place when I get back.
2012 late start
2013 nothing yet, lots a lookers
2014 Bust again
2015 Bust again
2016 Bust again
2017 Bust again
2018 April 14 a group joined me, but moved on after a week
2019 Had SY male seriously check me out but didn't stay
2013 nothing yet, lots a lookers
2014 Bust again
2015 Bust again
2016 Bust again
2017 Bust again
2018 April 14 a group joined me, but moved on after a week
2019 Had SY male seriously check me out but didn't stay
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MamaBruff
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- Joined: Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:21 pm
- Location: SW Missouri
- Martin Colony History: 2013-2016 Unsuccessful at starting a PM colony. Health problems.
Rehomed all my PM stuff. Good Luck and Best Wishes to All.
Wow all these posts about late arrivals along the Gulf Coast and moving North! I think we have more SYs here in SW MO too. Must have rode in on the winds we had recently. Had 3 (1 SYF and 2 SYM) show up today and my single SYM took them on a tour of his "mansion". They raised quite a ruckus, and of course all the boys were showing off for the single lady... I watched them all morning until I got binocular rings around my eyes! LOL Now they are out feeding; maybe little Missy will come back with my boy, we'll see.
Yes I am a greedy new landlord; one nesting pair is not enough!
Good Luck to all, and may the SY's all find nice homes and mates very soon!
Yes I am a greedy new landlord; one nesting pair is not enough!
Good Luck to all, and may the SY's all find nice homes and mates very soon!
~Mary B~
Lifelong PM Admirer and Nature Enthusiast.
Ruthless trapper of S&S year round.
2013-2016 Unsuccessful at starting a PM colony. Health problems.
Rehomed all my PM stuff. Good Luck and Best Wishes to All.
Lifelong PM Admirer and Nature Enthusiast.
Ruthless trapper of S&S year round.
2013-2016 Unsuccessful at starting a PM colony. Health problems.
Rehomed all my PM stuff. Good Luck and Best Wishes to All.
Hey Martha , my brother use to live in Snellville Ga not sure if that is close to you are not . I have had the same thing happen to a few of my gourds when the martins bring their young back at night to roost they find they have lost their gourds to a pair of SY !
April McClelland
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