Merry Christmas everyone!Purple Martin Video New Sharon Iowa Spring 2018
https://youtu.be/5Bd4eA6lCwg. Missing my Martins Merry Christmas everyone!
Merry Christmas everyone!2007 2 pair 8 fledged
2008 4 pair 18 fledged
2009 21 pair 87 fledged
2010 44 pair 174 fledged
2011 68 pair 244 fledged
2012 82 pair 364 fledged
2013 82 pair 359 fledged
2014 86 pair 415 fledged
2015 101 pair 427 fledged
2008 4 pair 18 fledged
2009 21 pair 87 fledged
2010 44 pair 174 fledged
2011 68 pair 244 fledged
2012 82 pair 364 fledged
2013 82 pair 359 fledged
2014 86 pair 415 fledged
2015 101 pair 427 fledged
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Wildriver
- Posts: 31
- Joined: Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:48 pm
- Location: Luck Wisconsin
- Martin Colony History: Landlord of colony started in 1940 by grandfather. Completely lost colony due to houses that did not provide protection from owls.
New T-14 houses installed. 100% full with no nest abandonment due to owl guards, predator lights and decoys.
Starting new colonies in Minneapolis with new T-14 houses. Planning on community martin houses in park system. Re-claimed wetlands next to city lakes would be excellent site. Currently their are No colonies in Minneapolis, MN. Hoping to have same success as I had in Western Wisconsin
Great video ! The T-14 is a fantastic house. Thank you for posting. Makes spring feel close on this sub-zero day
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sugarcreek
- Posts: 252
- Joined: Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:43 am
- Location: Sugarcreek, Ohio
- Martin Colony History: 2016 First Yr.
Nice setup , March can't come soon enough
16 - 14 Cavities 4 Act. Ne 9 fledged, 2.25 Fl. per Act. Ne
17 - 36 Cavities 18 Act. Ne 65 Fledged, 3.61 Fl. per Act. Ne
18 - 54 Cavities 43 Act. Ne 169 Fledged, 3.93 Fl. per Act. Ne
19 - 108 Cavities 67 Act. Ne 209 Fledged, 3.12 Fl. per Act. Ne
20 - 108 Cavities 72 Act. Ne 243 Fledged, 3.38 Fl. per Act. Ne
21 - 112 Cavities 91 Act. Ne 313 Fledged, 3.44 Fl. per Act. Ne
22 - 114 Cavities 101 Act Ne 355 Fledged, 3.51 Fl. per Act. Ne
17 - 36 Cavities 18 Act. Ne 65 Fledged, 3.61 Fl. per Act. Ne
18 - 54 Cavities 43 Act. Ne 169 Fledged, 3.93 Fl. per Act. Ne
19 - 108 Cavities 67 Act. Ne 209 Fledged, 3.12 Fl. per Act. Ne
20 - 108 Cavities 72 Act. Ne 243 Fledged, 3.38 Fl. per Act. Ne
21 - 112 Cavities 91 Act. Ne 313 Fledged, 3.44 Fl. per Act. Ne
22 - 114 Cavities 101 Act Ne 355 Fledged, 3.51 Fl. per Act. Ne
thanks wild river and sugar creek for the kind words. The video is what helps get me through to the real thing! about 65 to 75 more days and they could be here!
2007 2 pair 8 fledged
2008 4 pair 18 fledged
2009 21 pair 87 fledged
2010 44 pair 174 fledged
2011 68 pair 244 fledged
2012 82 pair 364 fledged
2013 82 pair 359 fledged
2014 86 pair 415 fledged
2015 101 pair 427 fledged
2008 4 pair 18 fledged
2009 21 pair 87 fledged
2010 44 pair 174 fledged
2011 68 pair 244 fledged
2012 82 pair 364 fledged
2013 82 pair 359 fledged
2014 86 pair 415 fledged
2015 101 pair 427 fledged
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Dave Duit
- Posts: 2145
- Joined: Tue Nov 25, 2003 2:02 pm
- Location: Iowa / Nevada
- 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.
Made me almost cry I miss em so much. End of March can't get here fast enough for me in Iowa. Thanks for the video.
you are welcome Dave. Getting that time of year again where I start getting antsy!
2007 2 pair 8 fledged
2008 4 pair 18 fledged
2009 21 pair 87 fledged
2010 44 pair 174 fledged
2011 68 pair 244 fledged
2012 82 pair 364 fledged
2013 82 pair 359 fledged
2014 86 pair 415 fledged
2015 101 pair 427 fledged
2008 4 pair 18 fledged
2009 21 pair 87 fledged
2010 44 pair 174 fledged
2011 68 pair 244 fledged
2012 82 pair 364 fledged
2013 82 pair 359 fledged
2014 86 pair 415 fledged
2015 101 pair 427 fledged
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Connie
- Posts: 441
- Joined: Wed Feb 23, 2011 4:05 pm
- Location: WALKER, LOUISIANA
- Martin Colony History: Had my site up to 22 gourds of which most (+/-3) stayed occupied.
Downsized to 17 gourds due to back surgeries. Had 14 families in 2017 but did not do nest checks due to health. Feeling better in 2018 and hoping for a good year.
I am just now seeing this video. Thanks for sharing....made my heart happy! 
Connie
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sdsteil-IA
- Posts: 86
- Joined: Sat Nov 29, 2003 7:13 pm
- Location: Iowa/Keystone
- Martin Colony History: 2021 - 3 nesting pair; 15 eggs; 13 fledged.
2020 - 1 pair; 4 eggs; 3 fledged.
2002 - 2019 - Trying
Lynn,
Nice video. Its is getting my hopeful and excited about attracting PMs this year.
I am still trying to attract my first nesting pair. I live close to Keystone, IA. My farm is about 40 miles (as the PM flies) Northeast of New Sharon.
I talked to the Amish in Kalona, IA and they gave me suggestions which I have implemented last season. I actually thought last year was going to me my year. I had a lot more visitors and two males fighting over a female as they were trying to attract her to one of my compartments. But I think the one male drove them both off.
This year I am planning on adding the Troyer Conely II tunnels to my T-14 house so it will be similar to yours. I also plan to move a couple more of my PM poles to locations that I believe are better locations.
Would you be willing to be my mentor? If you please let me know and I will send more of my contact info.
Cheers David
Nice video. Its is getting my hopeful and excited about attracting PMs this year.
I am still trying to attract my first nesting pair. I live close to Keystone, IA. My farm is about 40 miles (as the PM flies) Northeast of New Sharon.
I talked to the Amish in Kalona, IA and they gave me suggestions which I have implemented last season. I actually thought last year was going to me my year. I had a lot more visitors and two males fighting over a female as they were trying to attract her to one of my compartments. But I think the one male drove them both off.
This year I am planning on adding the Troyer Conely II tunnels to my T-14 house so it will be similar to yours. I also plan to move a couple more of my PM poles to locations that I believe are better locations.
Would you be willing to be my mentor? If you please let me know and I will send more of my contact info.
Cheers David
2020 - 1 nesting pair
2012-2019 - 0 nesting pairs
2011 - Bought 18 acre farm with a 1 acre pond
2008-2010 – 0 nesting pairs
2007 – 1 nesting pair. Female died trying to lay 4th egg
2002 - 2006. 0 nesting pairs
2012-2019 - 0 nesting pairs
2011 - Bought 18 acre farm with a 1 acre pond
2008-2010 – 0 nesting pairs
2007 – 1 nesting pair. Female died trying to lay 4th egg
2002 - 2006. 0 nesting pairs
glad you liked the video . I would be glad to help you in anyway that I can. Maybe try and come look at your site sometime if that works for you and you are welcome to stop any time. I do have a few ideas I'd like to talk with you about . Last year was a good martin year, we fledged 400+ , hoping 2019 will be your year. Give me a call or text me at 641-660-9199
2007 2 pair 8 fledged
2008 4 pair 18 fledged
2009 21 pair 87 fledged
2010 44 pair 174 fledged
2011 68 pair 244 fledged
2012 82 pair 364 fledged
2013 82 pair 359 fledged
2014 86 pair 415 fledged
2015 101 pair 427 fledged
2008 4 pair 18 fledged
2009 21 pair 87 fledged
2010 44 pair 174 fledged
2011 68 pair 244 fledged
2012 82 pair 364 fledged
2013 82 pair 359 fledged
2014 86 pair 415 fledged
2015 101 pair 427 fledged
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2007 2 pair 8 fledged
2008 4 pair 18 fledged
2009 21 pair 87 fledged
2010 44 pair 174 fledged
2011 68 pair 244 fledged
2012 82 pair 364 fledged
2013 82 pair 359 fledged
2014 86 pair 415 fledged
2015 101 pair 427 fledged
2008 4 pair 18 fledged
2009 21 pair 87 fledged
2010 44 pair 174 fledged
2011 68 pair 244 fledged
2012 82 pair 364 fledged
2013 82 pair 359 fledged
2014 86 pair 415 fledged
2015 101 pair 427 fledged