James, last year very early in my season I was up to 20+ birds and then one day it was liked they disappeared. After a few days I was really beginning to worry, then they just showed up again. Not sure where they went or exactly why, but I would bet yours will be back soon.
Jack
Martins Gone
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James Strickland FL
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- Location: Reidsville NC
- Martin Colony History: 2017 Had a lot visitors no Matins nesting, hoping 2018 will be different.
2018 Had 1 pair
2019 had 30 pair
Thanks Jack for the encourgement. I worry to much.PMCA MEMBER
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Don Strickland
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- Location: Oklahoma/Shady Point
Hey James,
Just try to be patient. I had one, then I had three, then I had one again......and now I don't have any. I'm sure they will be back. :grin:
Don
Just try to be patient. I had one, then I had three, then I had one again......and now I don't have any. I'm sure they will be back. :grin:
Don
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James Strickland FL
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- Location: Reidsville NC
- Martin Colony History: 2017 Had a lot visitors no Matins nesting, hoping 2018 will be different.
2018 Had 1 pair
2019 had 30 pair
Don your correct I hope. These birds will drive you crazy.PMCA MEMBER
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John A Green Jr
- Posts: 151
- Joined: Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:54 pm
- Location: North Carolina/Elizabeth City
- Martin Colony History: Currently have 4 gourd racks with 24 Bo-9/11 gourds on each. All have tunnels and porches. One Lowes martin house.
James,
When my one pair returned last year they stayed for a few days and then left for two weeks! I was in a mess but they did return along with 9 more pair in the end. Never give up! NEVER!!
Good luck and all the best.
When my one pair returned last year they stayed for a few days and then left for two weeks! I was in a mess but they did return along with 9 more pair in the end. Never give up! NEVER!!
Good luck and all the best.
Proud Martineer
2011- 1 pair
2012- 10 pair
2013- 28 pair
2014- 33 pair
2015- 53 pair
2016- 73 pair
2017-
2011- 1 pair
2012- 10 pair
2013- 28 pair
2014- 33 pair
2015- 53 pair
2016- 73 pair
2017-
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James Strickland FL
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- Martin Colony History: 2017 Had a lot visitors no Matins nesting, hoping 2018 will be different.
2018 Had 1 pair
2019 had 30 pair
I will never give, but thanks for the support. I did have a total of 3 today.PMCA MEMBER
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dsonyay
- Posts: 1677
- Joined: Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:10 pm
- Location: Louisiana/Broussard
- Martin Colony History: 2010-2014 located in Slidell LA. Gourd rack with 16 gourds. Max of 2 pairs during this short period in Slidell. Plenty of fledglings.
2014-present.. moved to Broussard LA. Same Gourd Rack but added a 6 room house (modified from a 12 room)
2020: after a long drought of nothing, 4 pairs and 4 nests, 23 eggs total.
6 fledges.
2021: 9 pair, 47 eggs
36 hatchlings
30 fledged
2022: about 12 pairs.. many eggs, all fledged.. only had one hatchling die.. probably because of our schnauzer. :(
2023: 16 pairs. So far about 60 chicks with about a dozen eggs to go.
2024: 13 pair. About 60 eggs
2025: 14 pairs .. 69 eggs.
Good to hear. 
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I have three now. My pair has had a third male flying with them for a while and it looks like he's moved in now.
. I have three now. My pair has had a third male flying with them for a while and it looks like he's moved in now.
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James Strickland FL
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- Location: Reidsville NC
- Martin Colony History: 2017 Had a lot visitors no Matins nesting, hoping 2018 will be different.
2018 Had 1 pair
2019 had 30 pair
Great News David. I also put up some Dove Decoys just to help. The martin did not even pay attention to them and that is good.
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