Last Four Babies doing Well!

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Jose Rodriguez
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Location: FL/Belleview

Did a nest check earlier this week. The last four baby Martins of our second pair are doing well. Daddy and Mommy are doing a fantastic job caring for their young. The other three baby Martins from our first pair of have already fledged. I put the babies in a bucket while I checked the nest. In one of the photos Momma cleans out baby potty from the nest. The parents are very understanding when I do a nest check. Have a good weekend everyone!

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Matt F.
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Great photos Jose!
I noticed one of the babies is notably darker than the other three.
I'll bet that's going to be a gorgeous subadult and adult.
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TammyK
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Location: ND/ Riverdale

beautiful babies ☺☺☺! feel proud! :)
Jose Rodriguez
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Thanks Matt and Tammy! I am proud. Looking forward to next year already! :grin:
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threelilkids
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Location: Denham Springs, La
Martin Colony History: 2014 1 pair 3 hatched 3 fledged
2015 1 pair 5 hatched 5 fledged
2016 1 pair 5 hatched 4 fledged
2017 2 pair 8 hatched 8 fledged
2018 4 pair 15 hatched

Next year, me to. I am already planing a new house and making changes on holes, cause my Martins having problems with the crecents. :lol:
Jose Rodriguez
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Only problem is my wife is upset with me! She loves her dragonflies that live around our koi pond! Oops! Did I forget to mention that's their favorite meal? :shock:
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