Season Two of the PMCA's Nest Cam is now live!
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Bcorbs1217
- Posts: 121
- Joined: Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:22 am
- Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
- Martin Colony History: Active colony since 2005.
I really enjoyed the new video on banding! You pointed out the youngest baby. How can you tell? I'm sure there's a way but they all look the same to me!
Becky Corbett. PM landlord since 2005; 12 supergourds.
Me too Becky - that is a great video!Bcorbs1217 wrote:I really enjoyed the new video on banding!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCJrvrTVFNU
Joe,
I noticed the crescent appears to have been enlarged on the camera equipped gourd?
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marcus
- Posts: 314
- Joined: Tue May 10, 2016 10:21 pm
- Location: Fairland OK
- Martin Colony History: Mom n Dad had a plastic 12 unit martin house with some martins as long as I can remember. In 2013 they had 1 pair. I don't think they fledged any. I then started learning how to take care of martins and in 2014 we took that house down and put up a Troyer 18 gourd rack. We had 7 pair with 28 fledged.That summer I built a T-14 (I was only 12). I was also given 4 natural gourds that I hung beneath the T-14. In 2015, we had 23 pair although only 22 pair fledged young. They fledged 88 young. In 2016, we had 36 pair, 210 eggs, 163 hatched, 149 fledge!! One pair fledged 2 broods. In 2017, I had 36 pair with 35 fledging young. They laid 204 eggs, hatched 155, and fledged 152.
They say that they plan to put a geolocater on one of the parents. I'm guessing that's why they enlarged the entrance.
Yep. That's enlarged from the GPS that we put on one of the camera parents last year. The GPS units make it too difficult for them to enter the nest without expanding the hole.
We're planning on trapping one of the parents early next week to deploy our last unit.
We're planning on trapping one of the parents early next week to deploy our last unit.
PMCA Pres/CEO
Erie, PA
Erie, PA
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marcus
- Posts: 314
- Joined: Tue May 10, 2016 10:21 pm
- Location: Fairland OK
- Martin Colony History: Mom n Dad had a plastic 12 unit martin house with some martins as long as I can remember. In 2013 they had 1 pair. I don't think they fledged any. I then started learning how to take care of martins and in 2014 we took that house down and put up a Troyer 18 gourd rack. We had 7 pair with 28 fledged.That summer I built a T-14 (I was only 12). I was also given 4 natural gourds that I hung beneath the T-14. In 2015, we had 23 pair although only 22 pair fledged young. They fledged 88 young. In 2016, we had 36 pair, 210 eggs, 163 hatched, 149 fledge!! One pair fledged 2 broods. In 2017, I had 36 pair with 35 fledging young. They laid 204 eggs, hatched 155, and fledged 152.
BioJoe, did any of the nestlings from last years nest cam return?
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handyman315
- Posts: 300
- Joined: Thu May 12, 2016 11:03 am
- Location: SW Ohio
- Martin Colony History: Colony established May 20, 2017 after three unsuccessful years. Persistent and aggressive Tree Swallows plagued the site, but beyond learning - and practicing - to control them, was the return in 2017 of a 2016-SY-M previously unable to find a mate. As a handsome ASY-M, he brought along two females and a swagger that soon put the Tree Swallow issue to rest. As the anchor pair, he and his mate hatched all six of their eggs into fat and healthy babies into what settled in to be a three-pair, flourishing new colony with up to 11 birds total, including 3 SY-M trouble makers.
Really enjoyed the banding video.
No doubt I'm overlooking it somewhere, but would someone refresh my memory of the projected fledge date? Maybe somewhere between
July 21- 27?
When do the PMCA folks think Junior and his siblings might actually try out their wings?
I'm a newbie first-year landlord (4th year trying) and am learning from my own PMs that "leaving" the nest is not clear-cut. Unlike Robins, PMs apparently don't jump out one day and that's it. I've seen everything from heads poking way out, to standing on the porch, to nearly falling off the porch - wings flapping . . . and then going back in the gourd.
Thanks.
No doubt I'm overlooking it somewhere, but would someone refresh my memory of the projected fledge date? Maybe somewhere between
July 21- 27?
When do the PMCA folks think Junior and his siblings might actually try out their wings?
I'm a newbie first-year landlord (4th year trying) and am learning from my own PMs that "leaving" the nest is not clear-cut. Unlike Robins, PMs apparently don't jump out one day and that's it. I've seen everything from heads poking way out, to standing on the porch, to nearly falling off the porch - wings flapping . . . and then going back in the gourd.
Thanks.
2023-42 Nests, 197 Eggs/Babies
2022-48 Nests Fledged 203
2021-43 Nests Fledged 185
2020-31 Nests Fledged 133, three early deaths due to cold & rain
2019-19 Nests Fledged 84
2018-11 Nests Fledged 48, ASY-M Arrived April 6, Despite Snow & Cold, Joined Soon by Mate & Two Adult Pairs
2017-3 Nests Fledged 13, FIRST-YEAR LANDLORD! Resident SY-M from 2016 Returned (as ASY-M) on May 20. At Least 11 Adult Residents
2016 Late-Arriving SYs, Resident Lone SY-M
2015-14 Many Visits
2022-48 Nests Fledged 203
2021-43 Nests Fledged 185
2020-31 Nests Fledged 133, three early deaths due to cold & rain
2019-19 Nests Fledged 84
2018-11 Nests Fledged 48, ASY-M Arrived April 6, Despite Snow & Cold, Joined Soon by Mate & Two Adult Pairs
2017-3 Nests Fledged 13, FIRST-YEAR LANDLORD! Resident SY-M from 2016 Returned (as ASY-M) on May 20. At Least 11 Adult Residents
2016 Late-Arriving SYs, Resident Lone SY-M
2015-14 Many Visits
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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!
As I watch this it makes me wonderhow many females! 
One has a bee on its fleshy part of beak! Others trying to get it off!
They should fledge by Sunday! Mine took 29 days and within an hour they were all fledged!
One has a bee on its fleshy part of beak! Others trying to get it off!
They should fledge by Sunday! Mine took 29 days and within an hour they were all fledged!
Sharon from southern Illinois
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handyman315
- Posts: 300
- Joined: Thu May 12, 2016 11:03 am
- Location: SW Ohio
- Martin Colony History: Colony established May 20, 2017 after three unsuccessful years. Persistent and aggressive Tree Swallows plagued the site, but beyond learning - and practicing - to control them, was the return in 2017 of a 2016-SY-M previously unable to find a mate. As a handsome ASY-M, he brought along two females and a swagger that soon put the Tree Swallow issue to rest. As the anchor pair, he and his mate hatched all six of their eggs into fat and healthy babies into what settled in to be a three-pair, flourishing new colony with up to 11 birds total, including 3 SY-M trouble makers.
Six of my 13 babies just finished Day #29 and if anyone has been in the air, I've not seen it.
I'm not anxious, e.g., this morning all the adults were gone for a long time, maybe two hours and the silence was depressing.
I'm not anxious, e.g., this morning all the adults were gone for a long time, maybe two hours and the silence was depressing.
2023-42 Nests, 197 Eggs/Babies
2022-48 Nests Fledged 203
2021-43 Nests Fledged 185
2020-31 Nests Fledged 133, three early deaths due to cold & rain
2019-19 Nests Fledged 84
2018-11 Nests Fledged 48, ASY-M Arrived April 6, Despite Snow & Cold, Joined Soon by Mate & Two Adult Pairs
2017-3 Nests Fledged 13, FIRST-YEAR LANDLORD! Resident SY-M from 2016 Returned (as ASY-M) on May 20. At Least 11 Adult Residents
2016 Late-Arriving SYs, Resident Lone SY-M
2015-14 Many Visits
2022-48 Nests Fledged 203
2021-43 Nests Fledged 185
2020-31 Nests Fledged 133, three early deaths due to cold & rain
2019-19 Nests Fledged 84
2018-11 Nests Fledged 48, ASY-M Arrived April 6, Despite Snow & Cold, Joined Soon by Mate & Two Adult Pairs
2017-3 Nests Fledged 13, FIRST-YEAR LANDLORD! Resident SY-M from 2016 Returned (as ASY-M) on May 20. At Least 11 Adult Residents
2016 Late-Arriving SYs, Resident Lone SY-M
2015-14 Many Visits
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Kyler
- Posts: 899
- Joined: Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:15 pm
- Location: Colby, Kansas
- Martin Colony History: PMCA Member - Project MartinWatch - Enlarged Compartments - SREH - S&S Control - Mite Control - Predator Guards - Heat Control ( Vents and Insulation ) - Supplemental Feeding -
Manage 7 different colonies in Colby Kansas.
Right now 9:18 PM there looks like a wasp is attached to the eye of one of th babies closest to the entrance!
Kyler,
Kyler,
Purple Martin Landlords of Northwest KS
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC9HDLGlbCmSYcSExIySwUQA
2013 - 0 Pair -
2014 - 1 Pair -
2015 - 0 Pair -
2016 - 5 Pair -
2017 - 18 Pair -
2018 - 22 Pair -
2019 - 28 Pair -
2020 - 40 Pair -
2021 - 40 Pair -
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC9HDLGlbCmSYcSExIySwUQA
2013 - 0 Pair -
2014 - 1 Pair -
2015 - 0 Pair -
2016 - 5 Pair -
2017 - 18 Pair -
2018 - 22 Pair -
2019 - 28 Pair -
2020 - 40 Pair -
2021 - 40 Pair -
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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 think it's close to the eye but not on it! The others have tried to get it off! They may not be able to lower the house with fledging close!
Sharon from southern Illinois
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Rockchalk
- Posts: 89
- Joined: Mon Jul 11, 2016 3:39 pm
- Location: LaCygne, Kansas
- Martin Colony History: Following my mom's footsteps. Old 12 compartment 'Grandpa' at our weekend lake retreat. Reestablished site 2015.
My one pairs five babies fledged two weeks ago and are gone. Really have enjoyed wathcing this camera group grow.
2016 - 1 pair - 4 fledged
2017 - 1 pair - 5 fledged
2018 - 3 pair - 11 fledged
2017 - 1 pair - 5 fledged
2018 - 3 pair - 11 fledged
Yesterday morning's rescue operation was a success. 
The nestling had a carpenter ant clamped on its beak. This happened in last year's camera nest as well...must not be that uncommon.
Fledging is projected to start tomorrow, but they sure look ready to go today! Make sure to check in on the cam. Maybe you'll see someone's big moment?!
The nestling had a carpenter ant clamped on its beak. This happened in last year's camera nest as well...must not be that uncommon.Fledging is projected to start tomorrow, but they sure look ready to go today! Make sure to check in on the cam. Maybe you'll see someone's big moment?!
PMCA Pres/CEO
Erie, PA
Erie, PA
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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've been watching the babies and the screen is not viewable but I can hear them! One of them kissed the camera?
Sharon from southern Illinois
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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!
Babies are fledged! They left Sunday afternoon! Bye babies! Good luck and hope you make it back! Yeah! 
Sharon from southern Illinois
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flyin-lowe
- Posts: 3789
- Joined: Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:49 am
- Location: Indiana/Henry Co.
Looks like only 5 of them have returned so far and it is starting to get dark out. Hopefully number 6 is OK and just late getting back in, seems unlikely he would be sleeping elsewhere the firs night out of the nest.
2026 HOSP 27
2025 62 pair HOSP 20
2024 60 pair, HOSP 44
2023 60+ pair, HOSP 8
2022 60 nests with 262 eggs, HOSP 14
2021 62 pair, HOSP 9
2020 42 nest, HOSP 8
2019- 31 pair
2018- 15 pair 49 fledged
2017 3 SY pair, 12 eggs , fledged 10. 4 additional lone SY's
2016 1 pair fledged 4
2015 Visitors
2014 Visitors
2013 Moved 6 miles, 1 pair fledged 2.
2012 30 pair fledged 100.
2011 12 pair 43 fledged.
2010 5 pair 14 fledged.
2025 62 pair HOSP 20
2024 60 pair, HOSP 44
2023 60+ pair, HOSP 8
2022 60 nests with 262 eggs, HOSP 14
2021 62 pair, HOSP 9
2020 42 nest, HOSP 8
2019- 31 pair
2018- 15 pair 49 fledged
2017 3 SY pair, 12 eggs , fledged 10. 4 additional lone SY's
2016 1 pair fledged 4
2015 Visitors
2014 Visitors
2013 Moved 6 miles, 1 pair fledged 2.
2012 30 pair fledged 100.
2011 12 pair 43 fledged.
2010 5 pair 14 fledged.
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Sharon - Central TX
- Posts: 696
- Joined: Sun Feb 08, 2004 9:20 pm
- Location: Central TX
- Martin Colony History: All Troyer Horizontal Gourds with Conley Entrances
PMCA Member since 2004
Only five so far tonight too. I'm sure it is not uncommon to lose one after they first fledge but it is still sad 
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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!
There's 6 now Sharon! Unless moms in there too! I hope it's all 6 babies!
There's 8 in there now! The whole gang is together! An SY male snuck in then left! It's sure a house full tonight! Lol
There's 8 in there now! The whole gang is together! An SY male snuck in then left! It's sure a house full tonight! Lol
Sharon from southern Illinois
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Sharon - Central TX
- Posts: 696
- Joined: Sun Feb 08, 2004 9:20 pm
- Location: Central TX
- Martin Colony History: All Troyer Horizontal Gourds with Conley Entrances
PMCA Member since 2004
Oh good. Just looked and saw six too. Hopefully it is the other baby. It's sitting in the entrance.
I noticed this is your first year to have martins. Congratulations. I have no doubt you'll have more next season. We started with one pair too and the next year had several more. Once the word gets out. I sure miss them when they leave but when July comes in TX I do want them to be well on their way. We had two late nests this year and the temps were 100-101 with a heat index of 107-108 for several days. We checked those babies every day because parents abandoned a nest of four in July last year and we didn't know it for two days. We lost all but one to the heat by the time we discovered they were orphans.
The parents this year were very good and stuck with the babies during the heat. They all fledged at about 27 days old on July 8 and only came back one night after. It was such a relief to know they made it.
I know you're already looking forward to next year
I noticed this is your first year to have martins. Congratulations. I have no doubt you'll have more next season. We started with one pair too and the next year had several more. Once the word gets out
. I sure miss them when they leave but when July comes in TX I do want them to be well on their way. We had two late nests this year and the temps were 100-101 with a heat index of 107-108 for several days. We checked those babies every day because parents abandoned a nest of four in July last year and we didn't know it for two days. We lost all but one to the heat by the time we discovered they were orphans.The parents this year were very good and stuck with the babies during the heat. They all fledged at about 27 days old on July 8 and only came back one night after. It was such a relief to know they made it.
I know you're already looking forward to next year
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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!
Thanks Sharon, I am so excited for next year! I am happy your babies made it through the heat. Mine fledged July 7 before the heat! It is really a different scene when they leave, I felt lost! I'm planning for next year already when the heat comes! Good luck with yours next year!
Sharon from southern Illinois