I big change is about to occur in my life as I prepare to change my full time residency from DE to South FL.
If you would like to read more about my move and the changes in my martin setups you can check it all out under my Profile.
As I said, I feel badly about leaving my martin colony of 10 years but it is time for me to move on with my life. I am trusting in my friends here in Southern Delaware to continue on with the work I began and to furnish my faithful birds with homes in new locations in the area.
Carl
Head'n South
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Carlton
- Posts: 1959
- Joined: Tue May 17, 2005 6:42 pm
- Location: Florida/Deerfield Beach
- Martin Colony History: I moved to South Florida, from Delaware, in August of 2015.
I care for a 6 condo Sunset House as well as two Deluxe Gourd Racks, with 24 Chirpynest/Excluder gourds, along a canal in Pompano Beach, Florida.
At Quiet Waters Park, nearby in Deerfield Beach, I care for a Deluxe Gourd Rack with 12 TVG's. I also care for a Deluxe Gourd rack with 12 Excluder gourds with Modified Excluder entrances. I am substituting 6 Chirpynest boxes for 6 of the Conley II entranced gourds in 2026.
At another local park, Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek, I care for a Trendsetter 12, 5 gourds rack with 60 Excluder gourds with Modified Excluder Entrances and 1 Deluxe Gourd Rack with 12 Troyer Vertical Gourds with Starling Stoppers over the Conley II's to keep out smaller starlings.
That's big news Carl!
You have made enormous contributions to the Purple Martin population in Delaware.
Not to mention, an award from the Governor himself for your efforts.
Very nice work sir.
Now awaits sunny skies, and LOTS of Martins, in the beautiful state of Florida.
We'll be looking forward to your Florida reports, and updates.....
You have made enormous contributions to the Purple Martin population in Delaware.
Not to mention, an award from the Governor himself for your efforts.
Very nice work sir.
Now awaits sunny skies, and LOTS of Martins, in the beautiful state of Florida.
We'll be looking forward to your Florida reports, and updates.....
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tonyg
- Posts: 1520
- Joined: Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:16 pm
- Location: Olpe, KS
- Martin Colony History: 22 year landlord, 14 at current residence..offering 9 racks and a homemade T-8 for 166 total cavities. 160 Pair in 2018 Racks consist of a Deluxe 12, AAA 16, Starburst 16, 2 K-18 Series, Super 24, 2 Gemini, Multi-purpose/two trio’s/4gourds and a T-8..Great hobby to be involved in..
Congrats Carlton on your address change! Leaving those cold winters for year around warm temps is something we all would like to do someday. Sounds like you have left your martins with good company. Now it's time to start that new colony to go along with that new life change. Keep us all posted on your Martins...good luck.. 
22 year landlord..9 Rack Systems for 2018 and my home built T-8 for a total of 166 cavities..160 pair in 2018 ..SUPER COLONY!!! Love You Bev... Fan of those St. Louis Cardinals!!!!!
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Louise Chambers
- Site Admin
- Posts: 6208
- Joined: Tue Nov 04, 2003 1:07 pm
- Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Carl, I think we all know how dedicated you are to your martins at both locations - and feel your sadness at leaving your DE birds behind. But you have done all you could to ensure there will still be good homes for them there.
FL has a declining martin population, and you will be able to do good things there - we will all be cheering you on.
FL has a declining martin population, and you will be able to do good things there - we will all be cheering you on.
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Carlton
- Posts: 1959
- Joined: Tue May 17, 2005 6:42 pm
- Location: Florida/Deerfield Beach
- Martin Colony History: I moved to South Florida, from Delaware, in August of 2015.
I care for a 6 condo Sunset House as well as two Deluxe Gourd Racks, with 24 Chirpynest/Excluder gourds, along a canal in Pompano Beach, Florida.
At Quiet Waters Park, nearby in Deerfield Beach, I care for a Deluxe Gourd Rack with 12 TVG's. I also care for a Deluxe Gourd rack with 12 Excluder gourds with Modified Excluder entrances. I am substituting 6 Chirpynest boxes for 6 of the Conley II entranced gourds in 2026.
At another local park, Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek, I care for a Trendsetter 12, 5 gourds rack with 60 Excluder gourds with Modified Excluder Entrances and 1 Deluxe Gourd Rack with 12 Troyer Vertical Gourds with Starling Stoppers over the Conley II's to keep out smaller starlings.
THANKS Louise, Tony and Matt! Your support means a lot to me.
This has been a tough decision but it is time to on to a new chapter in this Book Of Life.
This has been a tough decision but it is time to on to a new chapter in this Book Of Life.
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~Ray~Gingerich
- Posts: 2122
- Joined: Mon Jan 05, 2004 10:24 pm
- Location: Delaware/Dover
Best of luck Carl. Hopefully your neighbor will pick the majority of your martins.
The Supergourds you gave me several years ago are still providing homes to martin families, a few have tunnels now but can still identify those with the green paint inside.
The Supergourds you gave me several years ago are still providing homes to martin families, a few have tunnels now but can still identify those with the green paint inside.
~Ray~ Gingerich
1999 1pair, 2006 2 pair, 2008 2 pair,
2009 23 pair, 2010 39 pair, 2011 67 pair,
2012 115 pair, 2013 160 pair,
2014 152 pair, 2015 174 pair, 2016 178 pair
2017 187 pair, 2018 200 pair, 2019 171pair
2020 233 pair
1999 1pair, 2006 2 pair, 2008 2 pair,
2009 23 pair, 2010 39 pair, 2011 67 pair,
2012 115 pair, 2013 160 pair,
2014 152 pair, 2015 174 pair, 2016 178 pair
2017 187 pair, 2018 200 pair, 2019 171pair
2020 233 pair
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Tim Mangan-Kansas
- Posts: 1728
- Joined: Wed Mar 15, 2006 7:25 am
- Location: Kansas, Pittsburg
- Martin Colony History: 2016 - 22 Pair
Carl:
Best of luck on your move to Florida. I know you will be just as active there with your martins as you were up north. Will you be in florida for the 2014 breeding season?
Tim
Best of luck on your move to Florida. I know you will be just as active there with your martins as you were up north. Will you be in florida for the 2014 breeding season?
Tim
Licensed Bander
2015 - 14 Pair - fledged 68
2014 - Moved to Kansas - 7 Pair, 35 eggs, 28 fledged in first year
2010 Thru 2013 - Moved-Tried to start new colony
2009 - 46 pair, 217 eggs, 178 fledged
2015 - 14 Pair - fledged 68
2014 - Moved to Kansas - 7 Pair, 35 eggs, 28 fledged in first year
2010 Thru 2013 - Moved-Tried to start new colony
2009 - 46 pair, 217 eggs, 178 fledged
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Dave Reynolds
- Posts: 2442
- Joined: Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:35 pm
- Location: Little Hocking, Oh.
- Martin Colony History: Satellite Site “Oxbow Golf Course”..
2018 - 15 Pair, 36 Fledged
2019 - 26 Pair, 97 Fledged
2020 - 30 Pair, 137 Fledged
2021 - 30 Pair, 144 Fledged
2022 - 27 Pair, 125 Fledged
2023 - 31 Pair, 130 Fledged
2024 - 41 Pair, 198 Fledged
2025 - 44 Pair, 168 Fledged
Home Site "Little Hocking, Ohio".
2019 - 1 Pair, 5 Fledged
2020 - 1 Pair, 4 Fledged
2021 - 8 Pair, 36 Fledged
2022 - 13 Pair, 46 Fledged
2023 - 16 Pair, 84 Fledged
2024 - 22 Pair, 104 Fledged
2025 - 28 Pair, 83 Fledged
Carl --
Best of luck in your move to Florida, I know you will enjoy the winters there. My brother lives in Florida and he is always on me to come south. I probably will in a few more years. One thing is for sure, your Martin season will change (Time frame) that is. Good luck and have a great year.
Dave
Best of luck in your move to Florida, I know you will enjoy the winters there. My brother lives in Florida and he is always on me to come south. I probably will in a few more years. One thing is for sure, your Martin season will change (Time frame) that is. Good luck and have a great year.
Dave
PMCA Member
Little Hocking, Ohio
Little Hocking, Ohio
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Carlton
- Posts: 1959
- Joined: Tue May 17, 2005 6:42 pm
- Location: Florida/Deerfield Beach
- Martin Colony History: I moved to South Florida, from Delaware, in August of 2015.
I care for a 6 condo Sunset House as well as two Deluxe Gourd Racks, with 24 Chirpynest/Excluder gourds, along a canal in Pompano Beach, Florida.
At Quiet Waters Park, nearby in Deerfield Beach, I care for a Deluxe Gourd Rack with 12 TVG's. I also care for a Deluxe Gourd rack with 12 Excluder gourds with Modified Excluder entrances. I am substituting 6 Chirpynest boxes for 6 of the Conley II entranced gourds in 2026.
At another local park, Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek, I care for a Trendsetter 12, 5 gourds rack with 60 Excluder gourds with Modified Excluder Entrances and 1 Deluxe Gourd Rack with 12 Troyer Vertical Gourds with Starling Stoppers over the Conley II's to keep out smaller starlings.
Thanks everyone!
Yes, I will be there for part of the 2014 season but I will be returning north to get my house on the market so I will also put up my backyard MSS houses next Spring. Have no clue how long it will take to find a buyer for my DE home. Wish I could find some Martin lovers as buyers! My friends in FL will once again take care of my FL set ups next April and May.
Yes, I will be there for part of the 2014 season but I will be returning north to get my house on the market so I will also put up my backyard MSS houses next Spring. Have no clue how long it will take to find a buyer for my DE home. Wish I could find some Martin lovers as buyers! My friends in FL will once again take care of my FL set ups next April and May.
Carlton:
I know the sadness of leaving a wonderful home.
You will do good things for Florida, and they need you.
Leaving a legacy behind for others, is a wonderful gift to your friends, neighbors, and the state of Delaware.
Good luck, and keep us up to date, on our fine feathered Purple Martins.
Chris M
NE Kansas
I know the sadness of leaving a wonderful home.
You will do good things for Florida, and they need you.
Leaving a legacy behind for others, is a wonderful gift to your friends, neighbors, and the state of Delaware.
Good luck, and keep us up to date, on our fine feathered Purple Martins.
Chris M
NE Kansas
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Carlton
- Posts: 1959
- Joined: Tue May 17, 2005 6:42 pm
- Location: Florida/Deerfield Beach
- Martin Colony History: I moved to South Florida, from Delaware, in August of 2015.
I care for a 6 condo Sunset House as well as two Deluxe Gourd Racks, with 24 Chirpynest/Excluder gourds, along a canal in Pompano Beach, Florida.
At Quiet Waters Park, nearby in Deerfield Beach, I care for a Deluxe Gourd Rack with 12 TVG's. I also care for a Deluxe Gourd rack with 12 Excluder gourds with Modified Excluder entrances. I am substituting 6 Chirpynest boxes for 6 of the Conley II entranced gourds in 2026.
At another local park, Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek, I care for a Trendsetter 12, 5 gourds rack with 60 Excluder gourds with Modified Excluder Entrances and 1 Deluxe Gourd Rack with 12 Troyer Vertical Gourds with Starling Stoppers over the Conley II's to keep out smaller starlings.
Thanks Chris