Has OKC Roost moved?

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Carol H
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Joined: Wed Jul 24, 2013 12:41 pm
Location: OK/Jones

I went to see the roost tonight by the last run. I saw 2 or 3 hundred circling but did not land. Went by Cheseapeak and Journal record and didn't see them. Does anyone know where they have gone? Please help!
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Jim Ray
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They have been at the end of the river walk where the statues are. Let me know...because my wife and I will be visiting the roost on August 8. Would love to meet you at the roost. Jim Ray, PMCA Chief Wildlife Biologist.
Carol H
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Location: OK/Jones

Ray, we went to the end of the canal by the sculptures Thursday and they were not roosting there. Several hundred were above us at one time but did not land in the trees. That is why I wanted to know if they moved. I would love to meet with you on August 8 but I am uncertain that they will be there. Is there any way you can find out for sure where they are. I would hate for you to come here and be at the wrong place. I can try to go there again Tuesday and let you know what I find.
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2013 13 pairs
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Don Troha
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Location: Texas/Houston

There's a post in another forum stating that the roost has moved again. South of I40 Chesapeake boat house. Hopefully someone from OKC area can confirm.
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Carol H
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Joined: Wed Jul 24, 2013 12:41 pm
Location: OK/Jones

Jim and Don. I found them tonight at S.E. 6th and Lincoln Blvd in the trees around the Regatta Park parking lot.
Don, thanks for the info. tracked them down tonight before I read your post.
Jim, I would like to meet you when your here if the martins are in the same place. Please let me know specifics.
I was so excited that I got to see them!
2011 3 pairs
2012 6 pairs
2013 13 pairs
2014 17 pairs
2015 17 pairs
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