Second nesting
I have a second set (2pair) of ASY's sitting on eggs.my first 2 pair fledged their young about the second week of June.Last yr. they were finished raising their young&gone by the end of June.There's still several hanger oner's that r just playing house, I guess practicing for next yr.Anybody else in N.Texas have this happening?
Could be some re-nesters that were unsuccessful due to all the harsh weather this spring. Its like an extra bonus, enjoy!
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2009-2013 a few visitors.
2014: 1 pair of SY love birds, 5 fledges; 2015: 7 pair, 34 Fldg; 2016: 12p/54F; 2017: 14p/71F;
2018: 24p/103F; 2019: 29p/130F; 2020: 38p/190F
2014: 1 pair of SY love birds, 5 fledges; 2015: 7 pair, 34 Fldg; 2016: 12p/54F; 2017: 14p/71F;
2018: 24p/103F; 2019: 29p/130F; 2020: 38p/190F
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John Barrow
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It could be a second brood by the same ASY pair. Given the dynamics of cavity defense after a pair fledges a brood, I suspect it is. We are hearing of a good number of what could be second broods in the south this year. I am monitoring 8 confirmed second broods at a small colony I have west of Corpus Christi, and 2 or 3 in town.
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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)