We had 30 martins, now have 3
10 days ago we were enjoying 30 martins. We only have 3 left after the cold killed off so many. Three seem to return every evening, but no subbies. Probably if they don't nest, we will have lost our martin hobby, I would guess. Needless to say we are very depressed, but nothing could be done. The Mockingbirds love the eggs and crickets, but that won't bring back the Martins.
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Ladybug
- Posts: 243
- Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:09 pm
- Location: Indiana/ Jamestown
- Martin Colony History: 2005-2019. Lots lookers, 2 successful nesting's.
2010-1 pair nested, 4 eggs destroyed(Wren).
2012- 1 pair nested, 4 eggs, 4 fledged
2019- 1 pair nested, 4 eggs, 4 fledged.
2021- 10 pair, 40 babies fledged.
2022- 17 pair, 10 eggs not hatched= appxy. 57 fledged.
Sue:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Know that is heartbreaking.
Been so many Lisa's, very sad.
Will say a prayer for you.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Know that is heartbreaking.
Been so many Lisa's, very sad.
Will say a prayer for you.
Joanne
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Ladybug
- Posts: 243
- Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:09 pm
- Location: Indiana/ Jamestown
- Martin Colony History: 2005-2019. Lots lookers, 2 successful nesting's.
2010-1 pair nested, 4 eggs destroyed(Wren).
2012- 1 pair nested, 4 eggs, 4 fledged
2019- 1 pair nested, 4 eggs, 4 fledged.
2021- 10 pair, 40 babies fledged.
2022- 17 pair, 10 eggs not hatched= appxy. 57 fledged.
Sue. So many losses. Guess I best preview before posting.
Joanne