Local article on Parsons, KS public colony....

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DornCounty
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Not all the facts are perfect, but good to get PR at any rate.

http://www.parsonssun.com/news/article_ ... 919a3.html
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Matt F.
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Great article Andrew!
The stellar increase in numbers each year, is a true testament to your hard work, and knowledge.
Truly amazing work sir!
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Dick Sherry
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Congratulations on the growth of the Parsons colony. I know that has taken a lot of effort. Keep the Coopers hawks out of Parsons and keep the martin population growing!
Rockchalk
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Martin Colony History: Following my mom's footsteps. Old 12 compartment 'Grandpa' at our weekend lake retreat. Reestablished site 2015.

Congradulations. Have any idea where your birds roost?
2016 - 1 pair - 4 fledged
2017 - 1 pair - 5 fledged
2018 - 3 pair - 11 fledged
DornCounty
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Rockchalk wrote:Congradulations. Have any idea where your birds roost?

No idea. I've heard one story about a roost that took place right in our colony one year. 20k birds, but don't know how reliable that is.
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DornCounty
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Dick Sherry wrote:Congratulations on the growth of the Parsons colony. I know that has taken a lot of effort. Keep the Coopers hawks out of Parsons and keep the martin population growing!
Unfortunately we have coops they don't seem to cause a big problem, but I don't sit at the colonies all the time either.
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Dave Reynolds
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Martin Colony History: Satellite Site “Oxbow Golf Course”..
2018 - 15 Pair, 36 Fledged
2019 - 26 Pair, 97 Fledged
2020 - 30 Pair, 137 Fledged
2021 - 30 Pair, 144 Fledged
2022 - 27 Pair, 125 Fledged
2023 - 31 Pair, 130 Fledged
2024 - 41 Pair, 198 Fledged
2025 - 44 Pair, 168 Fledged

Home Site "Little Hocking, Ohio".
2019 - 1 Pair, 5 Fledged
2020 - 1 Pair, 4 Fledged
2021 - 8 Pair, 36 Fledged
2022 - 13 Pair, 46 Fledged
2023 - 16 Pair, 84 Fledged
2024 - 22 Pair, 104 Fledged
2025 - 28 Pair, 83 Fledged

Hard work does pay off... Those are great number each year, and still improving.. Good Job. :wink:

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Dave Duit
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Martin Colony History: In 2024, 82 pair with 350 fledged youngsters. 110 total cavities available, 82 Troyer Horizontal gourds and a homemade PVC / metal 28 compartment unit, 1 fallout shelter. Hawk and owl guards included. Martin educator and speaker. President and founder of the Iowa Purple Martin Organization. Please visit Iowa Purple Martin Organization on Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627283871068161 Emails send to [email protected]. Subject line include Iowa Purple Martin.

Nice post and congrats. It is always good to see some publicity for the martins.
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