Questions for the Experienced
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Conrad Baker
- Posts: 762
- Joined: Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:43 pm
- Location: Paulina, Louisiana
Have you considered going to his house and speaking with the people that live there about putting up his houses and caring for them? The houses might still be up and need some cleaning or other maintenance. They might appreciate someone (like yourself) continuing his legacy by caring for the colony. Just a thought. Maybe at least send them a letter introducing yourself with your contact # and offer your services. They might be receptive to the idea.
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PurplePupil
- Posts: 13
- Joined: Tue Feb 11, 2025 8:34 pm
- Location: About 3 miles from WI border in IL
- Martin Colony History: 2024: 89 HOSP
2025: 40 HOSP
I looked up his old house on Google Maps. It know it's blurry, but does this look like gourds to you???
Thanks,
PurplePupil
Thanks,
PurplePupil
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But those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
-Isaiah 40:31
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
-Isaiah 40:31
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flyin-lowe
- Posts: 3792
- Joined: Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:49 am
- Location: Indiana/Henry Co.
The left looks to be gourds, the right say may or may not be. I would go by there now and see if you can tell if the housing is still up and if not, try again in another month or so, once they start to arrive in the midwest. Even if the housing is hidden from the roadway, this spring you will be able to tell if there is a colony back there or not, you'll see them buzzing around and hear them as well.
2026 HOSP 29
2025 62 pair HOSP 20
2024 60 pair, HOSP 44
2023 60+ pair, HOSP 8
2022 60 nests with 262 eggs, HOSP 14
2021 62 pair, HOSP 9
2020 42 nest, HOSP 8
2019- 31 pair
2018- 15 pair 49 fledged
2017 3 SY pair, 12 eggs , fledged 10. 4 additional lone SY's
2016 1 pair fledged 4
2015 Visitors
2014 Visitors
2013 Moved 6 miles, 1 pair fledged 2.
2012 30 pair fledged 100.
2011 12 pair 43 fledged.
2010 5 pair 14 fledged.
2025 62 pair HOSP 20
2024 60 pair, HOSP 44
2023 60+ pair, HOSP 8
2022 60 nests with 262 eggs, HOSP 14
2021 62 pair, HOSP 9
2020 42 nest, HOSP 8
2019- 31 pair
2018- 15 pair 49 fledged
2017 3 SY pair, 12 eggs , fledged 10. 4 additional lone SY's
2016 1 pair fledged 4
2015 Visitors
2014 Visitors
2013 Moved 6 miles, 1 pair fledged 2.
2012 30 pair fledged 100.
2011 12 pair 43 fledged.
2010 5 pair 14 fledged.
