Yesterday had one subbie female show up. This morning there were three more. They were really stirring up the 3 pair of asy I have. They have been here pretty much all day. Going in and out of compartments and gourds. They are all out feeding right now, should be interesting to watch when they get back. I'll try and attach a couple photos I took this morning! Not sure how good they will be, but hope you can see them.
Enjoyed the pics, and if you get too many subbies send some my way. Good luck to you this year!
PMCA member and Martin fanatic....
2011 A pair of subbies fledged three young but none returned in 2012
2015 One Pair of subbies came and stayed a few nits but got chased away by Bluebirds and Tree swallows.
2017 0ne pair of subbies nested and fledged 4 young
2018 Tree Swallows AGAIN chased away any martins that wanted to nest
2019 Same old story................
Emil, I did one better tonight. I drug a chair off the patio tonight. Wanted a little better view...Ha! My wife just looked @ me and shook her head. It may have all started when I started naming them. Steve "Martin", Martina, Ricky"Martin", Steve"Martin" Dean "Martin"....you get the idea...Ha! She really don't mind, she knows I have worked hard to get where I am today.
and shook her head. It may have all started when I started naming them. Steve "Martin", Martina, Ricky"Martin", Steve"Martin" Dean "Martin"....you get the idea...Ha! She really don't mind, she knows I have worked hard to get where I am today.