First Arrivals

[kennethsonnier]

Four ASYs came in just before dark yesterday, but I only had one gourd open and one house cavity open(where my first arrivals usually roost); however, two martins went to a gourd that was still blocked. I didn't want to lower the rack, as two had already gone into the open gourd. I thought the other two might leave as it was almost dark. To my surprise, they apparently went into the open house cavity because when I lowered the rack this morning to open the gourd, they flew out of the house cavity--always full of surprises, but pleasant ones! They caught me by surprise as they were two weeks earlier than last year. It has begun.

[Robert]

Congrats on your martins arrival and two weeks early to boot , I guess you were surprised I hope you have a great year .

[Dave Reynolds]

Four ASYs came in just before dark yesterday, but I only had one gourd open and one house cavity open(where my first arrivals usually roost); however, two martins went to a gourd that was still blocked. I didn't want to lower the rack, as two had already gone into the open gourd. I thought the other two might leave as it was almost dark. To my surprise, they apparently went into the open house cavity because when I lowered the rack this morning to open the gourd, they flew out of the house cavity--always full of surprises, but pleasant ones! They caught me by surprise as they were two weeks earlier than last year. It has begun.

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Congratulations to you and your new arrivals ,, Two week early is great ,, keep them warm...

Dave

[C.C.Martins]

Wish you a good year! Looks like your weather will be wet but warm, should be good to go! Sounds like they liked those gourds, funny how they are.

[kennethsonnier]

Thanks, all, for the encouraging words. All four are still here, and perhaps a fifth came in just before dark last night. Optimistic.