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Sam Fertitta
Posts: 129
Joined: Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:43 am
Location: Leesville, Louisiana

May 28, 09

86 active nests
320 babies
24 eggs

I have one nest w 7 babies

Now if I can keep the varmits away :evil: :shock:

Sam
Pmca is solely responsible for ending a ten year drought to start a colony. Many Many Thanks!!!
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.

320 babies!!!???!! WOW! Congratulations, Sam!

I know things are probably pretty hot and humid in LA right now, so glad they're doing so well.
"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
CraigMo.
Posts: 1480
Joined: Mon Jan 05, 2004 12:30 pm
Location: Missouri/Lone Jack
Martin Colony History: Active since 2003

Way to go Sam!
Scott D.- La
Posts: 823
Joined: Thu Jun 08, 2006 8:35 am
Location: Louisiana

Sam,
Great numbers! Your having a very good year despite the critters, varmits and snakes. Good Luck and keep them safe!
birdy girl
Posts: 1179
Joined: Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:09 am
Location: Mississippi/Dumas

Sam
It is good to hear from you. Sounds like things are going well. I sure hope the critters stay away.
Steve Kroenke
Posts: 4342
Joined: Fri Nov 28, 2003 6:49 pm
Location: Louisiana/Logansport

Hey Sam,

In spite of Cooper's hawks, great horned owls, raccoons, and other varmits, your martin colony appears to be thriving. Those are great numbers. Thanks for sharing this information with us.

Steve
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