AND I really really really need to check the sparrow traps in the house. But I am concerned about disturbing these babies and upsetting the parents by lowering the house.
What should I do?? If there are birds in the sparrow traps can you imagine in this heat????
Estactic Newbie!!!!!
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Okie
- Posts: 541
- Joined: Mon Apr 11, 2016 3:26 pm
- Location: Claremore, OK
- Martin Colony History: 2016 Informed landlord now Have 2 pair returning from 2015 That is a miracle. Hoping for a very successful year, sparrow population on decline.
First house was plastic with crescent holes Had martins within a few days. Ignorant landlord gradually lost them
Then got Trio House and still lost most of them. Lots of sparrows
Okie
PMCA member
2016 Started with 2 pair, 1 pair abandoned after HOSP destroyed eggs
1 pair= 6 eggs, 6 fledged
2017 1 pair so far, But they abandoned before nest complete for ?reason? Now Bridless and joined the Wannabes
2018 One pair ASY male SY female 5 eggs, 5 fledged
PMCA member
2016 Started with 2 pair, 1 pair abandoned after HOSP destroyed eggs
1 pair= 6 eggs, 6 fledged
2017 1 pair so far, But they abandoned before nest complete for ?reason? Now Bridless and joined the Wannabes
2018 One pair ASY male SY female 5 eggs, 5 fledged
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taxidermy lady
- Posts: 2988
- Joined: Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:21 am
- Location: IL/Ellis Grove
- Martin Colony History: Started trying to attract purple martins in 2012! It's finally happened in 2017! 5 years!!! ASY male and SY female came May 1st, fledged 5 babies!
Okie go to photo gallery and pick the photo you want to edit then a grid will show up. Take your fingers and draw the grid in close to the center of the page. It took me several times to get it small enough. But when I did t several times you know how small it needs to be! Hope this works. I am using an iPad!
Sharon from southern Illinois
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Okie
- Posts: 541
- Joined: Mon Apr 11, 2016 3:26 pm
- Location: Claremore, OK
- Martin Colony History: 2016 Informed landlord now Have 2 pair returning from 2015 That is a miracle. Hoping for a very successful year, sparrow population on decline.
First house was plastic with crescent holes Had martins within a few days. Ignorant landlord gradually lost them
Then got Trio House and still lost most of them. Lots of sparrows
Congratulations I feel your excitement.
Keep the S&S away & good luck with your mini
colony.
Keep the S&S away & good luck with your mini
colony.Okie
PMCA member
2016 Started with 2 pair, 1 pair abandoned after HOSP destroyed eggs
1 pair= 6 eggs, 6 fledged
2017 1 pair so far, But they abandoned before nest complete for ?reason? Now Bridless and joined the Wannabes
2018 One pair ASY male SY female 5 eggs, 5 fledged
PMCA member
2016 Started with 2 pair, 1 pair abandoned after HOSP destroyed eggs
1 pair= 6 eggs, 6 fledged
2017 1 pair so far, But they abandoned before nest complete for ?reason? Now Bridless and joined the Wannabes
2018 One pair ASY male SY female 5 eggs, 5 fledged
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Okie
- Posts: 541
- Joined: Mon Apr 11, 2016 3:26 pm
- Location: Claremore, OK
- Martin Colony History: 2016 Informed landlord now Have 2 pair returning from 2015 That is a miracle. Hoping for a very successful year, sparrow population on decline.
First house was plastic with crescent holes Had martins within a few days. Ignorant landlord gradually lost them
Then got Trio House and still lost most of them. Lots of sparrows
Oh Happy Happy Happy Day 
I was blessed to witness the last 2 fledge this AM, All with a sky full of martins encouraging them.
So what is left at the house..... Yeah..... 2 SY males!!! Yipeeeee There is hope for a true colony next year Whaooooooo
They are fighting with each other & checking out the compartments & just plain hanging around.
However I also witnessed what I had read about... One of them harassing a fledgling. They had landed on the roof of neighbors house along with one of the SY males & he "attacked" one of the fledglings.
All according to the book! I guess they have read "the book"
Got to get that gourd rack up PDQ
Should I pre nest the gourds now???? in hopes of attracting SY's next year?
Boo Hoo The house is so quite now.
Oh well can't have your cake & eat it too Right?
I was blessed to witness the last 2 fledge this AM, All with a sky full of martins encouraging them.
So what is left at the house..... Yeah..... 2 SY males!!! Yipeeeee There is hope for a true colony next year Whaooooooo
They are fighting with each other & checking out the compartments & just plain hanging around.
However I also witnessed what I had read about... One of them harassing a fledgling. They had landed on the roof of neighbors house along with one of the SY males & he "attacked" one of the fledglings.
All according to the book! I guess they have read "the book"
Got to get that gourd rack up PDQ
Should I pre nest the gourds now???? in hopes of attracting SY's next year?
Boo Hoo The house is so quite now.
Oh well can't have your cake & eat it too Right?Okie
PMCA member
2016 Started with 2 pair, 1 pair abandoned after HOSP destroyed eggs
1 pair= 6 eggs, 6 fledged
2017 1 pair so far, But they abandoned before nest complete for ?reason? Now Bridless and joined the Wannabes
2018 One pair ASY male SY female 5 eggs, 5 fledged
PMCA member
2016 Started with 2 pair, 1 pair abandoned after HOSP destroyed eggs
1 pair= 6 eggs, 6 fledged
2017 1 pair so far, But they abandoned before nest complete for ?reason? Now Bridless and joined the Wannabes
2018 One pair ASY male SY female 5 eggs, 5 fledged
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Okie
- Posts: 541
- Joined: Mon Apr 11, 2016 3:26 pm
- Location: Claremore, OK
- Martin Colony History: 2016 Informed landlord now Have 2 pair returning from 2015 That is a miracle. Hoping for a very successful year, sparrow population on decline.
First house was plastic with crescent holes Had martins within a few days. Ignorant landlord gradually lost them
Then got Trio House and still lost most of them. Lots of sparrows
Well I had posted an update but I don't see it. Did not post anything illegal to my knowledge.
Anyway I got to witness the last 2 fledge this AM among a sky full of supporters. Awesome experience & kind of sad too as the house is rather quite now.
But... guess who came to my party??? 2 SY males are sticking to the house, fighting & checking out compartments & hanging out. Makes me excited for next year There is hope for a real colony next year. Can't wait. Hurry up UPS & deliver my gourd rack
Should I pre nest the gourds???? for inspection this year????
These SY males are by the book. The fledglings landed on the neighbors roof along with a SY male & he attacked one of the fledglings.
But it really is far from quite by sound. I have lots of house finches & several babies are on the feeder begging to be fed. Wow are they loud sitting there fluttering their wings & chipping away.
Sharon I always think of you when I make these posts & feel a little hesitant to post. I wonder if all these "visitors" you have are from these other run down colonies looking for a place for next year. I sincerely hope so. Good luck next year. You deserve it.
Oh well I see my post now. It took awhile to show up. Sorry about double post. I think the 1st one is better
Anyway I got to witness the last 2 fledge this AM among a sky full of supporters. Awesome experience & kind of sad too as the house is rather quite now.
But... guess who came to my party??? 2 SY males are sticking to the house, fighting & checking out compartments & hanging out. Makes me excited for next year
There is hope for a real colony next year. Can't wait. Hurry up UPS & deliver my gourd rack Should I pre nest the gourds???? for inspection this year????
These SY males are by the book. The fledglings landed on the neighbors roof along with a SY male & he attacked one of the fledglings.
But it really is far from quite by sound. I have lots of house finches & several babies are on the feeder begging to be fed. Wow are they loud sitting there fluttering their wings & chipping away.
Sharon I always think of you when I make these posts & feel a little hesitant to post. I wonder if all these "visitors" you have are from these other run down colonies looking for a place for next year. I sincerely hope so. Good luck next year. You deserve it.
Oh well I see my post now. It took awhile to show up. Sorry about double post. I think the 1st one is better
Okie
PMCA member
2016 Started with 2 pair, 1 pair abandoned after HOSP destroyed eggs
1 pair= 6 eggs, 6 fledged
2017 1 pair so far, But they abandoned before nest complete for ?reason? Now Bridless and joined the Wannabes
2018 One pair ASY male SY female 5 eggs, 5 fledged
PMCA member
2016 Started with 2 pair, 1 pair abandoned after HOSP destroyed eggs
1 pair= 6 eggs, 6 fledged
2017 1 pair so far, But they abandoned before nest complete for ?reason? Now Bridless and joined the Wannabes
2018 One pair ASY male SY female 5 eggs, 5 fledged
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taxidermy lady
- Posts: 2988
- Joined: Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:21 am
- Location: IL/Ellis Grove
- Martin Colony History: Started trying to attract purple martins in 2012! It's finally happened in 2017! 5 years!!! ASY male and SY female came May 1st, fledged 5 babies!
all the positive post is my uplift!!!! I see at least a few martins everyday! is it a good sign for next year? who knows!
I think they come because they hear the birds on the cd. is it good to do that??? Who knows??? only if I had the answers!!
Keep posting!! I live through all your great news and gives me hope!!
I think they come because they hear the birds on the cd. is it good to do that??? Who knows??? only if I had the answers!!
Keep posting!! I live through all your great news and gives me hope!!
Sharon from southern Illinois
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Okie
- Posts: 541
- Joined: Mon Apr 11, 2016 3:26 pm
- Location: Claremore, OK
- Martin Colony History: 2016 Informed landlord now Have 2 pair returning from 2015 That is a miracle. Hoping for a very successful year, sparrow population on decline.
First house was plastic with crescent holes Had martins within a few days. Ignorant landlord gradually lost them
Then got Trio House and still lost most of them. Lots of sparrows
Well bless your "pea picken heart" You are a wonder. I will keep posting.... I can't help it.... Have to share, just have to.
Okie
PMCA member
2016 Started with 2 pair, 1 pair abandoned after HOSP destroyed eggs
1 pair= 6 eggs, 6 fledged
2017 1 pair so far, But they abandoned before nest complete for ?reason? Now Bridless and joined the Wannabes
2018 One pair ASY male SY female 5 eggs, 5 fledged
PMCA member
2016 Started with 2 pair, 1 pair abandoned after HOSP destroyed eggs
1 pair= 6 eggs, 6 fledged
2017 1 pair so far, But they abandoned before nest complete for ?reason? Now Bridless and joined the Wannabes
2018 One pair ASY male SY female 5 eggs, 5 fledged
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taxidermy lady
- Posts: 2988
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- Location: IL/Ellis Grove
- Martin Colony History: Started trying to attract purple martins in 2012! It's finally happened in 2017! 5 years!!! ASY male and SY female came May 1st, fledged 5 babies!
They look healthy Jack! Good luck with them!
Okie, when or if I ever get them you all will get tired of my chitter chatter!
Okie, when or if I ever get them you all will get tired of my chitter chatter!
Sharon from southern Illinois
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Cheryl S
- Posts: 101
- Joined: Wed Jun 26, 2013 2:26 pm
- Location: OK/Sperry/Skiatook area
- Martin Colony History: 2013 - 1 ASY pair
2014 - 18 pair
2015 - 45 pair
2016 - 82 pair
Okie,
I tried to send you a private message, but don't think it went through. I saw on another post that you would like to visit Stan's colony. You are welcome to visit our colony. My husband and I have an 80 plus pair colony about 3 miles south of Skiatook. We are retired and home most of the time. Our birds arrive a couple of weeks later than Stan's so we only have a few pair that have fledged.
Let me know I'd you would like to come by and I will send directions.
Cheryl S
I tried to send you a private message, but don't think it went through. I saw on another post that you would like to visit Stan's colony. You are welcome to visit our colony. My husband and I have an 80 plus pair colony about 3 miles south of Skiatook. We are retired and home most of the time. Our birds arrive a couple of weeks later than Stan's so we only have a few pair that have fledged.
Let me know I'd you would like to come by and I will send directions.
Cheryl S
PMCA member
98 cavities offered for 2016 -- 70 are gourds and 28 are in houses.
98 cavities offered for 2016 -- 70 are gourds and 28 are in houses.
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Okie
- Posts: 541
- Joined: Mon Apr 11, 2016 3:26 pm
- Location: Claremore, OK
- Martin Colony History: 2016 Informed landlord now Have 2 pair returning from 2015 That is a miracle. Hoping for a very successful year, sparrow population on decline.
First house was plastic with crescent holes Had martins within a few days. Ignorant landlord gradually lost them
Then got Trio House and still lost most of them. Lots of sparrows
Actually it came through this AM just before this post & I answered.
From your bio your colony grew fast! You must have some colonies nearby to bring in some SYs.
That is what I am hoping for. My new gourd rack is on the road to my house. Will get it up PDQ for all those fledglings to inspect. I want them to make their plans for next year early.
Thanks for your response.
From your bio your colony grew fast! You must have some colonies nearby to bring in some SYs.
That is what I am hoping for. My new gourd rack is on the road to my house. Will get it up PDQ for all those fledglings to inspect. I want them to make their plans for next year early.
Thanks for your response.
Okie
PMCA member
2016 Started with 2 pair, 1 pair abandoned after HOSP destroyed eggs
1 pair= 6 eggs, 6 fledged
2017 1 pair so far, But they abandoned before nest complete for ?reason? Now Bridless and joined the Wannabes
2018 One pair ASY male SY female 5 eggs, 5 fledged
PMCA member
2016 Started with 2 pair, 1 pair abandoned after HOSP destroyed eggs
1 pair= 6 eggs, 6 fledged
2017 1 pair so far, But they abandoned before nest complete for ?reason? Now Bridless and joined the Wannabes
2018 One pair ASY male SY female 5 eggs, 5 fledged