Hello Everyone,
Did a nest check when I got home today & discovered 3 more eggs,that makes 5 eggs total this yr in their nest.Last year they laid 4,Also had 2 subbies here,there was a total of 5 birds @ one time,not sure of the age of the other martin.Gonna post the subbies when I'm done here.BEST WISHES.....Berndog
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.
Awesome, Berndog. Many of the nests here contain 5 and 6, even 7 eggs. Given a big spacious cavity, protection from nest competitors, good weather, and plenty of bugs; PMs will lay larger clutches. Good luck to you for a great season.
we are in the same situation . I also have 1 pair with 5 eggs . The female has been sitting on them now for about 5 days . Their has been a sy female comming around now for about 3 days but she does'nt stay all night . Hope that both of us end up with more than 1 pair but if not I will not complain.
Awesome, Berndog. Many of the nests here contain 5 and 6, even 7 eggs. Given a big spacious cavity, protection from nest competitors, good weather, and plenty of bugs; PMs will lay larger clutches. Good luck to you for a great season.