Purple Martin Forum

Oops! We better get our gourds up! Usually get arrivals same day as you or the day after. Congratulations and I hope you have a wonderful season.

I always look forward to your migration reports.

Our first martin was 2 1/2 weeks early, then the others were almost three weeks later than usual. I have the normal amount now, but haven't seen but one subbie.

John, I have a half basket container hanging on the wall on my back porch especially for the Carolina Wrens. It's the woven kind and I added some mosses and fake ivy. They nest in it every year, sometimes twice, and spend winter nights there as well. They can choose some of the oddest places for a n...

Victor, I know it will be in June, but what is the date? And much thanks for a very enjoyable visit in 2006. Sue

Gene, try to make amends very quickly. Martins are already arrivng at a few sites in Dalton. Apologize sincerely and offer to plant anything she wants where ever she wants. (After all, it will take even a wild cherry a few years to grow back to 30 feet.) Best wishes for a truce.

My racks are in our front yard. This is looking from the side, east to west. The trees in the distance are much farther than they appear - several hundred feet. We do have one rack in the back that supports 16 gourds.

Rb, the latest I have had new martins to arrive here in north Georgia was May 31, so I still think you have a few weeks.

Your wife has you spoiled, but I'm glad you have more martins!

I really enjoyed reading your poem, Jim. Good job!

Ditto the above.

Thanks, Fred. That is veery interesting.

My dad always said that you couldn't freeze an insect, and I think maybe he was right. No matter what the weather, we always seem to have an abundance of insects come warm weather!!

Al, that is just terrific. Now, you will be looking forward even more to next year. I'll tell you, though, the months between the birds leaving and then returning are sure long.

upsman, After the babies fledge, the longest I have had them return in the evening was around a week.

Joe, I love your racks. Did you make them?

Al, just saw where you had a martin pair. I'm tickled pink for you. you have certainly tried long enough and hard enough. Terrific!!

Al, Thanks for letting us know how things were going - I was wondering. Your news sounds VERY good. Crossing my fingers!

Al, I am "tickled pink" for you. You will never, ever, forget the first pair that stay. Sue

John, I know I am just one among many folks who appreciate your arrival reports. Thanks for taking time to post.