Tree Swallows in Central PA
Hi everyone! At our elementary school in Juniata County, PA, we have been watching 2 tree swallows all morning. My students are eagerly looking forward to the martins arriving. We have added another 12 gourd rack this year....since we were at full capacity last year. Also, we had 9 eggs in one nest last summer, but only 5 eggs hatched. Hope everyone has a good year, and some of you get martins that are trying. I have been there and know how frustrating it is.
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Dan G
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- Joined: Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:52 pm
- Location: PA/Bellefonte
- Martin Colony History: Several colonies with in 6 mile radius.
Have had visitor every year 2014-24.
Two large trees removed in fall 2024 and moved T-14 to a more open location.
2025- 1 SY pair. Fledged 2.
2026- no pairs. One daily SYM here daily. Named him Riggs!
I bet the kids are excited. get those white feathers ready!
Bellefonte PA
2014, 1st year-a few lookers, no nests
2015-23. Visitors each year. But no pairs.
2024- most active year. 2-4 SY male’s hang out most days.
2025, 1 SY pair. 2 eggs, 2 fledged!! Other martins visited daily.
Still eliminating starlings and sparrows.
2014, 1st year-a few lookers, no nests
2015-23. Visitors each year. But no pairs.
2024- most active year. 2-4 SY male’s hang out most days.
2025, 1 SY pair. 2 eggs, 2 fledged!! Other martins visited daily.
Still eliminating starlings and sparrows.