Hi Everyone:)
We took a couple of pictures of our Purple Martins. Things are going great; we have at least 25 Purple Martins; no subbies as of yet. The weather has been great and the Martins are enjoying hanging around the house which means we haven't had but only ONE hawk attack however I know the hawks will be drawn to the houses with all the noises the Purple Martins are making. It's nice thought to see them enjoying the days so far:)
Happy Sunday,
Ken N Sheryle
Pics of Purple Martins - 2011
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Ken&Sheryle - TX
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- Look @ my Wings:) Aren't they pretty.
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- 'OLE'..the matador
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- Permission to BUZZ the Tower:)
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- Coming in; gears are down:)
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Martin's Rule!!!!!!!!!
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Billy Stephens
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- Location: South Carolina/New Ellenton
Nice Pics! I like the Matador!
Billy
Billy
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Fredmyyster
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- Location: Tennessee/ Nashville
Great photos and captions as well ^ 5
Empty POOLS are a Delight ! !
AWESOME PICS!!!!!!!!! 
whatcha shootin' with? (asks mr semi pro pikshur taker)
I wanna see full rez.
whatcha shootin' with? (asks mr semi pro pikshur taker)
I wanna see full rez.
2011 19 Pair, 108 eggs, 74 fledged
2010 9 Pair, 44 eggs, 30 fledged
Mast 1: western cedar T18 + 4 SREH tunneled gourds - 3"x3"x24' alum. custom fab mast
Mast 2: 11 Horizontal Gourds with custom Jack Petty entrances +6 SREH tunneled supergourd - 2in deluxe 18.
2010 9 Pair, 44 eggs, 30 fledged
Mast 1: western cedar T18 + 4 SREH tunneled gourds - 3"x3"x24' alum. custom fab mast
Mast 2: 11 Horizontal Gourds with custom Jack Petty entrances +6 SREH tunneled supergourd - 2in deluxe 18.
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Don~VA
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- Martin Colony History: Had a colony many years ago which dwindled over a couple of years and then did not return. Kept trying each year for almost 20 years and finally had a small success in 2011 with two pairs nesting. Colony has grown slowly each year with 22 pairs in 2015. In 2016 my gourd rack of 18 gourds filled up so I added 4 more gourds and then put up a small rack of 6 gourds. All of those were claimed within a few days so I believe I have at least 25 pairs this year.
Wonderful pics! Thanks for sharing. I like the last one most: Look at my wings 
Don~Northern Neck of Virginia-PMCA Member
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Ken&Sheryle - TX
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Thanks everyone; we always LOVE taking pictures of the Martins.
'Stretch' the camera we used was a Canon Rebel XSI; 250 MM Lens. ...He thinks the AP 5.6; 1/250. Hope this info helps you.
My husband made up all the captions:)
Have a Wonderful Monday,
Sheryle
'Stretch' the camera we used was a Canon Rebel XSI; 250 MM Lens. ...He thinks the AP 5.6; 1/250. Hope this info helps you.
My husband made up all the captions:)
Have a Wonderful Monday,
Sheryle
Martin's Rule!!!!!!!!!