Well I had 2 Sy'S Females showed up yesterday and one sleep on the porch and of course the other went and sleep somewhere else. They returned this morning. I am sure the numbers will increase. I am up to over 30 birds now and I never dreamed I would have this many Martins here. It is just a great feeling to see that many flying and singing. Some have started trying to build a nest, but really have not gotten into the swing as of yet.
Martin Colony History: Started trying to attract purple martins in 2012! It's finally happened in 2017! 5 years!!! ASY male and SY female came May 1st, fledged 5 babies!
That's great news James. Have you done a nest check yet? As of Wednesday I had 6 eggs I'm sure I have more today. I'm at about 40 birds and increasing every day. Any dawn singing in the mornings yet?
Thats wonderful news James! Glad to hear things are picking up! The more successful our landlords are the better chance for people like me to acquire Martins. Keep up the good work!
Jose Rodriguez wrote:Thats wonderful news James! Glad to hear things are picking up! The more successful our landlords are the better chance for people like me to acquire Martins. Keep up the good work!
Jose
Jose can you say what you did that cause you to get martins in 2014.
Im haveing trouble myself. Last year I had a female but she did not have a mate. So I had another failed year.
Andrew, the best advice I can give is play the Dawn song every day starting about 4-30 and be patsiant. They will come. Can you post pictures of your site.
