More Sub-adult arrivals and Supplemental Feeding in southern Missouri

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KathyF
Posts: 3522
Joined: Thu May 24, 2007 1:57 pm
Location: Missouri/Licking
Martin Colony History: Colony started - 2007 with one pair
As of 2018 - 84 cavities offered, max # of pairs hosted - 82.

GANGS of SUB-ADULTS
It looks like the sub-adults are arriving in groups here at Gobbler's Knob. Just in time for some supplemental feeding training too!
I've blogged today about our arrivals here:
http://kathyfreeze.blogspot.com/2019/05 ... ve-in.html
"Sometimes", said Pooh, "the smallest things take up the most room in your heart."
2023 - 82 pair
2022 - 80 pair
2021 - 75 pair
2020 - 78 pair
2019 - 80 pair
http://kathyfreeze.blogspot.com
Heavy_D
Posts: 28
Joined: Sat Apr 29, 2017 5:26 pm
Location: Kansas City, MO
Martin Colony History: 2019 2 pair 9 egss so far
2018 many vistors
2017 SY pair made nest and laid 2 eggs but lost female male moved on

Just read your blog. What is the latest report since your last forum post? Are you still seeing SYs arrive? What part of Missouri are you located?
I'm in my 3rd year and still hoping to get that first pair.
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