Steve Kroenke Colony Hit With Tornado
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Scott D.- La
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I have just received some bad news from Steve. Apparently, a tornado has touched down in Logansport and has took out 18 of his 23 systems leaving his colony in ruin. His home has also been damaged however, Steve is okay and wanted me to pass this along to his Purple Martins friends on the forum. I only spoke with him briefly and do not know the damage Bob has suffered. As you can imagine, it will take time to survey the damage. Please keep these guy's in your thoughts. Hopefully, Steve will be able to post soon and give more details. Thanks.
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Tim Stover
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thanks scott for the info steve has helped me alot hope everyone is ok
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Laverne
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Oh My Lord...
I knew it was going to happen. These storms have been relentless. I pray for Steve and his Purple Martins.
I've been praying for all of us and ours, too. Doesn't hurt to ask for help...
Sincerely,
Laverne
I knew it was going to happen. These storms have been relentless. I pray for Steve and his Purple Martins.
I've been praying for all of us and ours, too. Doesn't hurt to ask for help...
Sincerely,
Laverne
Sincerely,
Laverne
Laverne
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JJ Jones
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- Location: Shelbyville, Indiana
- Martin Colony History: Average (100) pairs per season
Scott,
I just talked with Steve yesterday (late evening) around 9:00 pm. When did the tornado hit his area if you know? Anyway, if you have his cell, please forward it to me at : [email protected]
Thanks!
JJ Jones
Shelbyville, IN
I just talked with Steve yesterday (late evening) around 9:00 pm. When did the tornado hit his area if you know? Anyway, if you have his cell, please forward it to me at : [email protected]
Thanks!
JJ Jones
Shelbyville, IN
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flyin-lowe
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That is a shame. First and foremost I hope Steve and Bob are alright.
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KathyF
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Oh no....glad to hear Steve is ok. OMG - he had so many martins in residence. I wonder if they left the gourds/houses before they came down? This is so awful. 
"Sometimes", said Pooh, "the smallest things take up the most room in your heart."
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M.Stephens
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OH my gosh I can't believe it!!! 
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Gosh I hate to hear this. But am glad everyone is ok. I hope the same for his martins. I was just sitting here tonight wondering if I should lower my rack tomorrow. We are at high risk for tornados all day tomorrow and tonight. I wish I could take it down bring it in the house with me. Then I get on here and see that a tornado has hit at steves. This weather has been so bad it has rained almost everyday here this month.I will keep him and his martins in my thoughts. I could not imagine this happening.
I am so grateful that Steve is o.k....So sad....My heart hurts for him and his birds. We had horrible weather last night & I actually thought of Steve because he is south east of us (driving time: 1 1/2 hours). We were aware that was the direction the storm was moving. I can only hope that we hear from him soon!
With sincere regards to all, Tammy~
With sincere regards to all, Tammy~
Chet & Tammy Winger
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Caroline94535-ND
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Steve, Bob, and everyone else in the wake of these terrible storms, are in my prayers.
I can only imagine how sickened he is by the sight of his colonies. Steve, I am so sorry.
I can only imagine how sickened he is by the sight of his colonies. Steve, I am so sorry.
~ Not all those who wander are lost.
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Doug Martin - PA
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- Martin Colony History: First pair in 2009 after 28 years of trying. 3 pairs 2010, 17 pairs 2011 and 35-45 pairs since. Many additional colonies are now springing up around mine in an area once completely void of Martins. I offer 50 compartments at my site consisting of primarily Excluder II gourds on Gemini racks. Also a wooden T-14. I utilize electric fence type predator guards on the base of the poles. Supplemental feeding is crucial in maintaining my colony. I platform feed throughout the season as needed. My site tends to be a stop over point for additional birds as they migrate further north.
This is not good.
I worry about this happening to large Martin colonies.
Our prayers are with Steve and his birds.
I worry about this happening to large Martin colonies.
Our prayers are with Steve and his birds.
Supplemental feeding plays a major role in Western Pennsylvania. Finally got my 1st pair in 2009 after 28 years of effort. The colony has grown quickly to 45 pairs that I care for. Many new colonies have now sprung up around me in the past few years as well. Where there was none.... there is many.
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Jeff Robinson
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Steve, Bob, families, and any other forum members affected, you're in our prayers! So glad to hear you're ok!
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Darryl Holden
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So sorry to hear about this Steve. I'm glad everyone is ok.
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DebA
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- Martin Colony History: Start 2009 with one pair. Upgraded from S&K houses to two Trendsetter 12's with gourds beneath in 2013. I have experienced job, pet, and parental losses since '13. The Purple Martins lift my spirits and remind me how life continues forward by flying their little selves from Brazil back to my yard. As one forum person once told me, chin up DebA, look at the martins. Danger all around but yet they soar in the sky without a care in the world.
I'm so sorry to read this. We've been really dry in my part of Kansas. The wheat is suffering. We are finally receiving a steady light rain starting this afternoon. We are 30 miles east of Greensburg KS and have a great appreciation for the power of a tornado. I too wish I could pack all of our animals into the cellar. Including the martins. Poor babies.
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ToyinPA
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- Martin Colony History: The 1972 St. Agnes flood wiped out all the Martins in my area. One day, in 1997-98, 5 or 6 Martins landed on the power wires crossing my back yard. I had no house for them. They kept coming back day after day. We got a martin house a few weeks later & they have been coming back every year since. I average 12-15 pair per year.
I can't imagine his pain. I pray Steve & Bob will be OK & the martins somehow managed to survive the storm.
Everytime we get a bad thunder storm I stand at the window & watch my houses & colony, small as it may be. In years past I've watched them get tumbled end over end in a bad storm, as they fight high winds to get back to the house. I always fear one or more will get tossed into a building.
Toy in PA
Everytime we get a bad thunder storm I stand at the window & watch my houses & colony, small as it may be. In years past I've watched them get tumbled end over end in a bad storm, as they fight high winds to get back to the house. I always fear one or more will get tossed into a building.
Toy in PA
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Barbara - DT
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My prayers go out to Steve his family, friends and birds.