Thrilled
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DelmaWhisenhunt
- Posts: 778
- Joined: Mon Aug 08, 2005 10:17 am
- Location: Idabel, OK
I am thrilled, more martins this time than I have ever had. A new experience to observe, too. The Blue Birds had virtually claimed the smaller Martin house. As of yesterday the martins became defensive and today they have moved in and the Blue Birds have moved back to their housing on a near by fence.. This incident has enhanced my entertainment as I sit on my front porch with coffee and watch. Also noticed the martins readily made use of the oyster shells that I put on the ground near the houses.
Delma Whisenhunt
Idabel, OK
Martin Lover
Idabel, OK
Martin Lover
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pmartinlover2
- Posts: 521
- Joined: Mon Mar 24, 2014 6:37 pm
- Location: IL/Hillsboro
- Martin Colony History: 2011 Home site--1 SY pair--2 fledged
2016 Satellite Site---4 pair--19 eggs laid--17 hatched--16 fledged
2017 Satellite Site--8 pair--37 eggs laid--34 hatched--34 fledged
2018 11 pair--fledged 60
2019 20 pair-fledged 94
2020 23pair-fledged 108
That’s awesome Delma! I’m happy you have some good entertainment to go with your coffee! Wish my martins would stand up to the HOSP. Went out to watch mine this morning and a sparrow pair had taken over one of my pair of martin’s gourd. They are trying to get it back, BUT! Those HOSP are a thorn in my side! Enjoy your martins!
Jody in Central Illinois
Landlord in 2016
2016—4 pr fledged 16
2017—8 pr fledged 34
2018—11 pr fledged 60
Landlord in 2016
2016—4 pr fledged 16
2017—8 pr fledged 34
2018—11 pr fledged 60