Martin Colony History: 2002 -Coates metal houses- about 18 pairs 2005 - Added a gourd rack- many more pairs 2007 - Added another gourd rack, gave the Coates houses away 2008-2015 - Experimented with many gourds & a few racks (its a sickness) fledged over 200 chicks/year. Hubby keeps records, not me. :-) 2016 - 64 gourds and expect most will be occupied
This morning I got a glimpse of a Purple Martin flying high. That was the first one I have seen this year. I was very happy even though it didn't make contact with our gourds.
But I received a serenade this evening by three Purple Martins this evening while I cooked some fish on the grill. They are roosting with us tonight and I hope we will have more tomorrow.
I'll be falling asleep with a smile on my face tonight.
Jean S
2002 - Coates metal houses- about 18 pairs
2005-2007 - added a gourd rack, then another gourd rack = many more pairs
2008-2015 - Experimented with many gourds & a few racks (its a sickness) fledged over 200 chicks/year
2016 - 64 gourds and expect most will be occupied
Great news Jean!!! Glad to hear your season has begun!!! Isn't great when they arrive. I looked out tonight and saw four martins flying around but had to leave for life group and could not watch them come in. But I'm hopeful that I now have 4 staying here. Take care and sleep well !!!
