Rain and Sub Adult arrivals in South Texas

[John Barrow]

This evening was exciting. With only 8/10ths of an inch of rain this year, things are critical. Today it rained. Not a whole lot-maybe half an inch, but enough that might make a real difference in martin productivity, as many young are beginning to hatch and grow.

Of significance to those to the north, I am happy to report that these weather systems have brought some new subbies to our colonies. I feel sure most are migrating. I had about 8-10 last night and a couple of dozen tonight. Given the nature of the weather systems and time of year, it is likely that there were similar arrivals along the Texas coast. There is still a small but steady arrival of neo tropical migrants. Migration is coming to an end, but it is not yet there. There is a good chance for landlords to pick up another pair or two yet. Many of these will not reproduce this year, but they are strong enough to have completed migration and will be a wonderful stock for many folks in the years ahead.

May our friends find good homes. john

[Guest]

Greetings John! As the skies turned black this evening Gary and I noticed more than the usual bird count rushing into our housing. This must have been subbies fleeing the storm...they came in in droves.

Sue
City by the Sea, TX

[Guest]

Great news John! I put up another house and gourds this year hoping to pick up a few more SYs. Still hoping!

Glad to hear ya'll are getting some rain. We were dry here, but a couple storms almost fixed Only problem is it comes 3-4" at a time. But like PMs.... I'll take all I can get!!

Chuck

[John Atteberry]

Hello John,
Thanks for the report!!! I had 2 new SY males come in today!!! So I guess they are coming thru with the cold front! Thanks for the info you gave all year so far!!! John!