Purple Martin Forum

Steve, as always you really know how to spell it out (Exactly the way it is). Wow! You described the way the "grim reapers" dive; turning in flight; In the sun (Twelve O'clock High); and running very low. I have seen what you are describing about here at my colony. Early in the morning; th...

Great News James! That first one is especially nice. Such a thrill. Anyway, good luck and hope you have a wonderful purple martin season.

JJ Jones
Shelbyville, IN

Hey there Ohio Bird Brat! Congratulations on the scouts. Always a wonderful feeling when they first come in. My gourd racks are up & running and hopefully mine will be coming in soon. Mine arrived on the 11th of March last year. The weather is suppose to be good this week so they just might make...

Tim,

Would you do me a favor and send me a picture of your supplemental feeder tray. Thanks!

Great News Steve! And away you go! Hope you have a fantastic purple martin season.

JJ

Thanks for your valuable input Tim. I was wondering if there was another way to do this without taking down the entire apparatus.

JJ

Tim,

Do you think it is possible to replace glide buttons without taking the hub off the rack? Thanks!

JJ

Congratulations Jim! You definitely have worked very hard with establishing a colony. I'm glad that you didn't give up. I knew it would happen. As Steve stated; now your colony will grow & grown. Enjoy!

JJ

Congratulations Mike ! And the Martin Beat Goes On.......

I was down at the marina in Aurora, IN this past weekend and observed several chimney swifts feeding around the boat docks. My hummingbirds have been gone about a week now. They were a treat this season!

Yesterday at approximately 2:00 p.m., I heard and looked up and there were (2) PMs hovering above my gourd racks. This is the latest I have ever seen them here at my East McKay Road Colony site. Just unbelievable. Anyway, they stayed for about five minutes or so and then left. I'm sure that they wer...

My last martins fledged on the 21st of this month. Hadn't seen them until this evening. About 5 of them came over the property and dove into several of my gourds. It was great to see my friends again before that long trip to South America. I called my wife (nurse) at the hospital and she was also el...

James,

I have had this happen at my site a few years ago. All fledged at the end of August. My records show - August 24th, 2012.

Ray,

Same scenario here in Indiana. I have many ASYs this year. But hardly any SY's. Just a few.

This is the status in S/E Indiana area that I have observed: Shelby County (Shelbyville, Morristown & Blue Ridge) area (3) colonies that have ASY Martins; Bartholomew County (Hope) (1) colony that I have observed ASY Martins; These are the ones that I have personally observed at their sites. Eve...

Just an FYI, I received an email from Karen Martin today that stated the web page for Scout Reporting (2014) season is up & running.

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Seth,

Can you explain to me about how to make these corncob platforms? I've never heard of that before. I really like the Barn Swallows. I have seen them around here; but no nesters to date. Thanks !

Hey Chickadee,

Hang in there ! I really believe that within the next week, everything is going to change in a hurry with both the Tree Swallows & Purple Martins. I bet they are just as anxious to get to your residence.

Seth, You are right ! The birds really know what's going on. Anyway, to answer your question about the Tree Swallows, I saw a few about (2) days ago; then they have disappeared. The weather as you know is fluctuating so much that the swallows probably can't determine what to do next. I would almost ...

I just can't believe it. Do they know something that we don't? Another ASY Male just came in a few minutes ago. He is one happy camper. Of course, I'm sure the other one is saying; what took you so long? It's suppose to warm up in the 50"s & 60's this week. That of course is great for them....