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Daveb
Posts: 15
Joined: Sat Jul 20, 2013 8:47 am
Location: Waretown NJ

Thanks Art. I taped the doorways because the sparrows kept going in. I only had one nesting pair in the house. I have not modified the house yet except for enlarging the doorways slightly. I noticed that the Martins seemed to be having trouble getting in so I shaved some of the plastic away. Seemed to work much better for them.
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Daveb
Posts: 15
Joined: Sat Jul 20, 2013 8:47 am
Location: Waretown NJ

Both my martins have fledged and left the nest. I believe I continue to see them though because I see a couple flying around the house and landing next to the old nest. This has been going on for a about a week. Is it possible that the family would hang around for awhile?
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ChrisM
Posts: 143
Joined: Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:01 pm
Location: Hiawatha, Kansas

Congratulations on your success!! I just ordered more gourds, extension and another rack. I had 23 successfully fledge this year. I love your photos. Here is to another great year in 2014. :)
Chris M
NE Kansas
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Daveb
Posts: 15
Joined: Sat Jul 20, 2013 8:47 am
Location: Waretown NJ

Same to you Chris, nice job!
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DebA
Posts: 1941
Joined: Tue May 04, 2010 7:43 am
Location: Pratt County/Kansas
Martin Colony History: Start 2009 with one pair. Upgraded from S&K houses to two Trendsetter 12's with gourds beneath in 2013. I have experienced job, pet, and parental losses since '13. The Purple Martins lift my spirits and remind me how life continues forward by flying their little selves from Brazil back to my yard. As one forum person once told me, chin up DebA, look at the martins. Danger all around but yet they soar in the sky without a care in the world.

Dave,
Yes they can hang around for a bit. Some of my families have and some seem to leave within a few days. It's variable and I wonder why. Maybe the parents know if their young are ready or not.
Deb
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Pratt County, Kansas
2016 34 PAIR
2015 27 PAIR
2014 23 PAIR
2013 13 PAIR
2012 6 PAIR
2011 4 PAIR
2010 2 PAIR
2009 1 PAIR
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R Onnen
Posts: 66
Joined: Tue May 11, 2010 8:23 am
Location: Iowa/Grundy Center

It makes me so HAPPY that so many don't "GIVE UP" after a couple years. I was very lucky to get a pair my first year, but, to those of YOU that keep trying and finally succeed, JUST MAKES ME SO HAPPY!!!!The PURPLE MARTIN LANDLORD FAMILY is great and I hope to be part of it for years to come. CONGRATS
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Daveb
Posts: 15
Joined: Sat Jul 20, 2013 8:47 am
Location: Waretown NJ

Thanks Deb. I am still seeing them and at times we have 6 or so around the house. I guess these are different birds just visiting. It is nice to still have them around.
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