I have seen lots of Martins starting to come into POC. There is a momentary break in the drizzle and rain, so hopefully they will get something to eat other than scrambled eggs.
I have taken a couple of pics of them resting up for the next leg of their journey. Maybe you will recognize some of yours.
Happy Martineering!
Lots of martins coming into Port O'Connor
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adrianhans
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DebA
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- Location: Pratt County/Kansas
- 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.
Adrian,
I'm waiting waiting in Kansas. When your first picture rolled out on my screen I said out loud, "Wow. Look at that." How stunning. Thanks for sharing. Shouldn't be long now for us!
Deb
2009 Fledged 2
2010 Fledged 6
2011 Fledged 10 with 2 ASY pairs, 1 SY pair
2012 .......going to divide and bag 2,000 frozen crickets today in preparation
I'm waiting waiting in Kansas. When your first picture rolled out on my screen I said out loud, "Wow. Look at that." How stunning. Thanks for sharing. Shouldn't be long now for us!
Deb
2009 Fledged 2
2010 Fledged 6
2011 Fledged 10 with 2 ASY pairs, 1 SY pair
2012 .......going to divide and bag 2,000 frozen crickets today in preparation
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apundt-TX
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- Location: Pflugerville, Texas
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2022-1 pair
1 pair 2021
2020- Didn't get setup fast enough in Pflugerville
2019- Apartment
2018 Divorce lost Colony in Dripping Springs
19 pair 2017
17 pair 2015
12 pair 2014
8 pair 2013
5 pair 2012
2 pair 2011
Great shots! Please tell them about my place. it is ready...
A.P.
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Adrian, I like both pictures for they really show that they have arrived. I have a few gourds vacant in east central Alabama so please, send some more our way.......
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KathyF
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- Location: Missouri/Licking
- Martin Colony History: Colony started - 2007 with one pair
As of 2018 - 84 cavities offered, max # of pairs hosted - 82.
WOW - great photos, Adrian! Thanks for sharing! They look cold & tired & hungry. I'm sure you'll help them out and send them on their way. What courageous, weary travelers they are!
"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
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2023 - 82 pair
2022 - 80 pair
2021 - 75 pair
2020 - 78 pair
2019 - 80 pair
http://kathyfreeze.blogspot.com
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John Barrow
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Member/Mentor-PMCA. I do regular nestchecks and participate in PROJECT MARTINWATCH!! Coordinated 3 geolocator studies-2009, 2010 & 2013. State and Fed licensed bander (retired Jan., 2020)
Member/Mentor-PMCA. I do regular nestchecks and participate in PROJECT MARTINWATCH!! Coordinated 3 geolocator studies-2009, 2010 & 2013. State and Fed licensed bander (retired Jan., 2020)
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tonyg
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- 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..
Yup John..thought I recognized this photo once before!! Still a great pic..
22 year landlord..9 Rack Systems for 2018 and my home built T-8 for a total of 166 cavities..160 pair in 2018 ..SUPER COLONY!!! Love You Bev... Fan of those St. Louis Cardinals!!!!!
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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.
So did I...except I thought it was another one from this year. I thought wow that guy in POC always has tons come through. I saw my own comment that I was waiting. Well...same thing now. However, interesting that I got my first ASY male last year four days after this photo was posted. Maybe that was mine on the lower right perch. Oh no...that looks like a decoy.
Deb
Deb
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Pratt County, Kansas
2016 34 PAIR
2015 27 PAIR
2014 23 PAIR
2013 13 PAIR
2012 6 PAIR
2011 4 PAIR
2010 2 PAIR
2009 1 PAIR
Pratt County, Kansas
2016 34 PAIR
2015 27 PAIR
2014 23 PAIR
2013 13 PAIR
2012 6 PAIR
2011 4 PAIR
2010 2 PAIR
2009 1 PAIR