91 of 100 gourds had eggs or young.
16 of 16 natureline
23 of 24 supergourds
52 of 60 naturals of which 20 of them are on a new rack that was put up this year. Most of the vacancies are being fought over now by SY's.
Last year, had 77 of 80 occupied.
Have a good year.
Nest check today: 275 young+178 eggs
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Donna - TX
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I do believe you are up from your 77 Pair! I bet that is awesome watching all those birds feeding there young.
I was wondering do you have hawk or owl problems with that many? I have 30 nests but want to go up to 50 or 60 next year. I do have hawks but no owls yet.(hopefully never) None of the hawks have been able to get my martins yet but I always seem to be outside at the right time. Thank God!
I was wondering do you have hawk or owl problems with that many? I have 30 nests but want to go up to 50 or 60 next year. I do have hawks but no owls yet.(hopefully never) None of the hawks have been able to get my martins yet but I always seem to be outside at the right time. Thank God!
Donna Gillbee
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Joe Levins
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Hi Donna' thanks for the reply. I had some hawk problems early in the season but none in the last three weeks that I know of. That is, I have seen the birds upset any. Things has been peaceful, hope it stays that way.
Yes it is enjoyable watching the feeding. There shouldn't be many insects around my place when the season is over. Have a good year.
Yes it is enjoyable watching the feeding. There shouldn't be many insects around my place when the season is over. Have a good year.
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Congrats on your success,,,,,,,,it is heart warming to hear. I hope I can someday be just half that successful.
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