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Matt F.
Posts: 3978
Joined: Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:48 am
Location: Houston, TX

If I might say....... :mrgreen:
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Louise Chambers
Site Admin
Posts: 6208
Joined: Tue Nov 04, 2003 1:07 pm
Location: Corpus Christi, TX

Glad you like it, Matt - it always takes time to get used to things after a change, and the PMCA's entire website has undergone some renovations - the info portion, the online shop, and the forum. We hope everyone will enjoy exploring things and will agree that the updates are just what was needed to help us reach and educate more people.
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Steve Kroenke
Posts: 4342
Joined: Fri Nov 28, 2003 6:49 pm
Location: Louisiana/Logansport

I was surprised when I found the "new" Forum! I have been checking it out and I agree with Matt, it looks real good. I appreciate the PMCA updating the Forum!

Steve
PMCA Member
300+ pairs of martins each season
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John & Linda - KY
Posts: 599
Joined: Wed Nov 12, 2003 10:19 pm
Location: Kentucky/Hawesville

It'll take some getting used to. I hope there's a link to "new posts since last visit" that I just haven't found yet. -- John
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Matt F.
Posts: 3978
Joined: Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:48 am
Location: Houston, TX

Louise Chambers wrote:Glad you like it, Matt - it always takes time to get used to things after a change, and the PMCA's entire website has undergone some renovations - the info portion, the online shop, and the forum. We hope everyone will enjoy exploring things and will agree that the updates are just what was needed to help us reach and educate more people.
Major kudos to everyone involved in rolling out the PMCA's new web presence.
Working in IT, I've seen what it takes on the back end to make such major changes, and to have a successful "cut-over" to the new site.
I'm going to be spending some time this weekend poking around the site, getting used to the nice, new look. 8)
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LarryMelcher/KY
Posts: 675
Joined: Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:08 pm
Location: Kentucky/Shepherdsville

Looks great! Lots of hard work behind the scenes for a long time. This all to "Ensure the Future of Purple Martins". The PMCA is here to stay.
I manage 2 public sites, and one at home, for a total of 172 cavities. Board Member / Non Profit PMCA.
Find videos that I edit for the PMCA Youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/PurpleMartinPMCA
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bwenger
Posts: 1057
Joined: Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:24 pm
Location: Pennsylvania/Espyville/Pymatuning Reservoir Area
Martin Colony History: Taking care of 11 active public colonies and trying to start two more in northwestern PA. Also attempting to restart another one in southwestern PA, in Collier Township's Hilltop Park. In 2017, not sure what happened but the ASY male returned and then a couple of weeks later he was gone. It could have been weather related. No other birds showed up. I had a starling nesting at the Public site that I had trouble getting rid of.
In 2018, we fledged 629 martins at all of the sites.

To all,

So far, the new website looks good! Like it was stated, it will take some time to get used to. Yes, a lot of work has gone into the new look and we appreciate it very much.

Bill Wenger
Bill Wenger

Building the Purple Martin population one bird at a time!
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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

THIS IS DIFFERENT !!! Will take some time and navigation to figure everything out. Trying to find the member list and private messaging links.
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
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ToyinPA
Posts: 2227
Joined: Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:07 pm
Location: PA/Avis
Martin Colony History: The 1972 St. Agnes flood wiped out all the Martins in my area. One day, in 1997-98, 5 or 6 Martins landed on the power wires crossing my back yard. I had no house for them. They kept coming back day after day. We got a martin house a few weeks later & they have been coming back every year since. I average 12-15 pair per year.

It'll take time for everyone to figure out the new site.

"Quick Links" in the top left corner will take you to several locations. However I don't see any "Members List or Private Messaging". Perhaps they haven't added them yet?

The white background is a tad bright for my eyes. Would be nice if they could tone it down just a little. Lavander or a off white color would work.

We're just coming out of a major heatwave here in central PA with several days in the 90's & very humid. A cold front just moved in, temps dropped 30 degrees! & has now brought much needed rain. More rain today & maybe tomorrow then 5-6 days of nice weather.

I'm hoping all my Chimeny Swifts are gone by Monday. We have a guy coming to do repairs to the top of our chimney. We've seen some still flying around in our area, but I don't know if they are mine or not.

Toy in PA
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Louise Chambers
Site Admin
Posts: 6208
Joined: Tue Nov 04, 2003 1:07 pm
Location: Corpus Christi, TX

Not all forum features are live yet - I just want to learn the basics of posting photos and such first, get that under my belt. It's different! This updated forum software is much more secure, and the entire PMCA website will mesh better now. We'll share more info on using new features and getting around in coming days.
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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

WoW --- I just opened up the Purple Martin Forum... I Like the new look... :wink:

Thanks to all who were involved in this new look...

Dave
PMCA Member
Little Hocking, Ohio
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pmartinlover2
Posts: 521
Joined: Mon Mar 24, 2014 6:37 pm
Location: IL/Hillsboro
Martin Colony History: 2011 Home site--1 SY pair--2 fledged
2016 Satellite Site---4 pair--19 eggs laid--17 hatched--16 fledged
2017 Satellite Site--8 pair--37 eggs laid--34 hatched--34 fledged
2018 11 pair--fledged 60
2019 20 pair-fledged 94
2020 23pair-fledged 108

Louise I like it! Still finding my way around---no problem. Thanks to everyone for their hard work to make the PMCA site the best it can be!
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Jody
Jody in Central Illinois
Landlord in 2016
2016—4 pr fledged 16
2017—8 pr fledged 34
2018—11 pr fledged 60
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Emil Pampell-Tx
Posts: 6743
Joined: Tue Nov 11, 2003 1:26 pm
Location: Tx, Richmond (SW of Houston)
Martin Colony History: First started in Gretna, La in 1969 with a small homemade house, have had martins ever since at 2 different homes in Texas

It may work out to be better so lets give it a try. I want to stress that I too would like to see the feature of "posts since last visit" as ToyinPa suggested. I hate to reread the posts that I already have read.
PMCA Member, 250 gourds, 6 poles, 2traps
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Louise Chambers
Site Admin
Posts: 6208
Joined: Tue Nov 04, 2003 1:07 pm
Location: Corpus Christi, TX

Use the Quick links at the top of the page to select what you want to view from the list there - options include your own posts, new posts (on the forum, new posts will have red lines for text vs grey for posts you've read), plus options to view unread posts, etc. I am learning along with all of you and will share tips I come across. The FAQ explains some things, too.
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taxidermy lady
Posts: 2988
Joined: Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:21 am
Location: IL/Ellis Grove
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!

I have always liked change. I'm sure we'll all love it with time!
Thank you Louise and all the PMCA for doing what you do!
I have came a long way from where I was in 2013 because of all of you! :grin:
Sharon from southern Illinois
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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..

Nice, I like it..long overdue for a new look!!
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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Jim Beatson~SC
Posts: 226
Joined: Tue Nov 11, 2003 9:54 pm
Location: Sumter, SC
Martin Colony History: Started 2000
All natural gourds. Access ports and clinger SREH.
32 of 32 gourds occupied 2020

Nice! :grin: Just a test to see if I can post.

Jim
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DornCounty
Posts: 2169
Joined: Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:58 pm
Location: Rural SE Kansas
Martin Colony History: .
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Trio-Jedi

Glad to see the forum updated. Just having the ability to PM and such will make it worth the pain of learning something new. Thanks for the continued work.
2017 - Home & Public Colonies - 300 Cavities
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pmartinlover2
Posts: 521
Joined: Mon Mar 24, 2014 6:37 pm
Location: IL/Hillsboro
Martin Colony History: 2011 Home site--1 SY pair--2 fledged
2016 Satellite Site---4 pair--19 eggs laid--17 hatched--16 fledged
2017 Satellite Site--8 pair--37 eggs laid--34 hatched--34 fledged
2018 11 pair--fledged 60
2019 20 pair-fledged 94
2020 23pair-fledged 108

Louise I'm just wondering if the scout report is up and running yet? Haven't found it so far.
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Jody
Jody in Central Illinois
Landlord in 2016
2016—4 pr fledged 16
2017—8 pr fledged 34
2018—11 pr fledged 60
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D Little
Posts: 76
Joined: Fri Dec 05, 2014 5:31 pm
Location: PA/Felton
Martin Colony History: 3 T14 houses and 12 gourd...gourd rack.
2019 52 nesting pairs

I like the new look!
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