History of Starling resistant entrances.
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Archer
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- Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:09 pm
- Location: Manitoba/Altona
- Martin Colony History: six pair in 2014, have grown to 52 pairs in 2017.
I found this great article by the Ontario Purple Martin Conservation Association. I wanted to share it with you. Kind of neat to see the development of this life saving invention. http://essexpurplemartins.ca/?page_id=4354
2011- first year trying, a few visitors.
2012-One ASY pair, raised two young, lots of subby visitors. So thankfull.
2013-daily subby visits.
2014-Six SY pairs
2015-18 pair, 83 fledglings
2016-36 pair, 147 fledglings
2017-52 pairs, 192 fledglings.
2018-60 pair, 246 fledglings.
2019-59 pair, 238 fledglings.
2020-62 pair.
2021-65 pair.
2022-63 pair.
2023-60 pair
2024-62 pair
2012-One ASY pair, raised two young, lots of subby visitors. So thankfull.
2013-daily subby visits.
2014-Six SY pairs
2015-18 pair, 83 fledglings
2016-36 pair, 147 fledglings
2017-52 pairs, 192 fledglings.
2018-60 pair, 246 fledglings.
2019-59 pair, 238 fledglings.
2020-62 pair.
2021-65 pair.
2022-63 pair.
2023-60 pair
2024-62 pair
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- Joined: Thu Jun 08, 2017 2:26 pm
- Location: Corpus Christi, TX
- Martin Colony History: ................
2019: 11 pairs
2018: 11 pairs - 43 fledged
2017: 4 pairs - 17 fledged
That is interesting. And what an amazing invention.Archer wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2019 8:54 amI found this great article by the Ontario Purple Martin Conservation Association. I wanted to share it with you. Kind of neat to see the development of this life saving invention. http://essexpurplemartins.ca/?page_id=4354
I only have experience with the "clinger" entrance type but they have saved me tons of grief. My area is swarming with Starlings but I've never yet had one breach these entrances. In fact, for the last 7 years Starlings have shown almost zero interest in my gourds.
"If at first you don't succeed, keep on suckin' till you do succeed." - Curly Howard
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Dave Duit
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- Location: Iowa / Nevada
- Martin Colony History: In 2026, 88 pair with 333 fledged youngsters. 110 total cavities available, 82 Troyer Horizontal gourds and a homemade PVC / metal 28 compartment unit, 1 fallout shelter. Hawk and owl guards included. Martin educator and speaker. President and founder of the Iowa Purple Martin Organization. Please visit Iowa Purple Martin Organization on Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627283871068161 Emails send to [email protected]. Subject line include Iowa Purple Martin.
Thanks Archer,
It was interesting looking over the progression of the SREH. I use the Conley 2 entrance and have had excellent results here in Iowa. There is an ongoing discussion throughout the US about starling sizes from southern states to northern states and their ability or inability to breach different types of entrances.
It was interesting looking over the progression of the SREH. I use the Conley 2 entrance and have had excellent results here in Iowa. There is an ongoing discussion throughout the US about starling sizes from southern states to northern states and their ability or inability to breach different types of entrances.