Big Moon Risin, Martins Leavin

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volkmerk
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Joined: Mon Mar 17, 2014 4:11 pm
Location: Texas/Georgetown

Well i have watched them gather, nest, breed, feed, socialize and now under the full moon of July 12th narry a martin returned to roost tonight. Being in Central Texas, they are ready to return to South and Central America. They will start to gather in Austin by the thousands. Until next year!

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Anthony Neira
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Joined: Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:12 pm
Location: San Antonio /Texas
Martin Colony History: Started in 1992 From neighbors old 1950-60's colonies. Have 8 Trio 6 Room Houses, 4 MPP Poles, 1 Heath Deluxe Gourd with Troyer Porch, 8 NatureLine Gourds with Troyer Porches, 5 Troyer Horizontals ,& 2 S&K 11" WITH Troyer Porches ready for 2019 Season !

Yup , mine here in S.A haven been gathering only in the morning now, it's been 4 days that they have'nt showed up in the evening. I'll have to see tomorrow morning, if this was their last for the year,..or maybe just one more...?
PMCA Member, 8 Trio 6 Room Houses, 1 Heath Deluxe Gourd with Troyer Porch, 8 NatureLine Gourds with Troyer Porches, 5 Troyer Horizontals + Tunnels, & 2 S&K Bo 11"s WITH Troyer Porches ! 4 MPPs, For 2019 Season !! :grin: Started in 1992 from Older '50-'60s Colonies.
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