Pictures of my Martin's
Well I have to say I had a good year, a lot Martin's. Per last season they didn't take to my T-14, this season was a good one they took the T-14 and the gourds went first. Am sorry to say I didn't do a nest this season, but this morning I counted over 20 Martin's
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Stephen Thomas
- Posts: 359
- Joined: Wed Nov 19, 2003 8:24 am
- Location: LeRoy/IL
Nice pictures.
Steve Thomas (LeRoy,Il) trying since 2003, visitors 2006 & 2007 had 1 visitor.
2009 had 6 visitors, 3ASY & 3females(1 male serious)
2010 1ASY male & 1ASYfemale, May 9, 2010 I became a landlord
2011 They came back. Got cold .they left. Never came back. starting over.
2012 1 came by. 2013 (0)
2009 had 6 visitors, 3ASY & 3females(1 male serious)
2010 1ASY male & 1ASYfemale, May 9, 2010 I became a landlord
2011 They came back. Got cold .they left. Never came back. starting over.
2012 1 came by. 2013 (0)
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Stephen Thomas
- Posts: 359
- Joined: Wed Nov 19, 2003 8:24 am
- Location: LeRoy/IL
guteart,
Well I suppose I am. This is the first time being an landlord. I only have the one pair of ASY's. They laid 4 eggs, Hatched 4 also. They are about a week old. I thought I lost my ASY Male yesterday since I didn't see her at all from the time I got home at 5:00 PM. Tonight he was there again helping mom feed the kids. I was pretty sad today until I saw her again. Those babies are growing like bad weeds. They seem to be twice as big as they were 7 days ago. I am having a sparrow trying to get a mate on the opposite side of the gourd rack. He just started to like the spot sometime yesterday. I haven't had any problems on the rack up to yesterday. Hope to trap the bugger before he does some damage.
I have had a lot of visitors for the last 2 months since my ASY pair decided to stay. So I hope that means more martins will come next year and stay.
Glad you had a good year and an other next year.
Well I suppose I am. This is the first time being an landlord. I only have the one pair of ASY's. They laid 4 eggs, Hatched 4 also. They are about a week old. I thought I lost my ASY Male yesterday since I didn't see her at all from the time I got home at 5:00 PM. Tonight he was there again helping mom feed the kids. I was pretty sad today until I saw her again. Those babies are growing like bad weeds. They seem to be twice as big as they were 7 days ago. I am having a sparrow trying to get a mate on the opposite side of the gourd rack. He just started to like the spot sometime yesterday. I haven't had any problems on the rack up to yesterday. Hope to trap the bugger before he does some damage.
I have had a lot of visitors for the last 2 months since my ASY pair decided to stay. So I hope that means more martins will come next year and stay.
Glad you had a good year and an other next year.
Steve Thomas (LeRoy,Il) trying since 2003, visitors 2006 & 2007 had 1 visitor.
2009 had 6 visitors, 3ASY & 3females(1 male serious)
2010 1ASY male & 1ASYfemale, May 9, 2010 I became a landlord
2011 They came back. Got cold .they left. Never came back. starting over.
2012 1 came by. 2013 (0)
2009 had 6 visitors, 3ASY & 3females(1 male serious)
2010 1ASY male & 1ASYfemale, May 9, 2010 I became a landlord
2011 They came back. Got cold .they left. Never came back. starting over.
2012 1 came by. 2013 (0)
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flyin-lowe
- Posts: 3792
- Joined: Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:49 am
- Location: Indiana/Henry Co.
What are the dimensions of the pole that T14 is on? I don't know how windy things get in your neck of the woods but I would be scared to death to have that house on that pole here in Indiana.
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.
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Trishy
- Posts: 451
- Joined: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:25 am
- Location: Wisconsin/Shell Lake
- Martin Colony History: Colony started in 2009 with 2 pair.
Currently I have 3 gourd racks with 24 gourds. One gourd rack will be for sy arrivals only.
Bo Eleven gourds 20
Great pictures Stephen. Thanks for sharing.
Trish
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tonyg
- Posts: 1520
- Joined: Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:16 pm
- Location: Olpe, KS
- Martin Colony History: 22 year landlord, 14 at current residence..offering 9 racks and a homemade T-8 for 166 total cavities. 160 Pair in 2018 Racks consist of a Deluxe 12, AAA 16, Starburst 16, 2 K-18 Series, Super 24, 2 Gemini, Multi-purpose/two trio’s/4gourds and a T-8..Great hobby to be involved in..
I agree with flyin-lowe...skinny pole, heavy T-14, and wind..= DISASTER...