Northern PM are doing fine

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Peter Huszcz
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Joined: Wed Nov 12, 2003 8:30 am
Location: Ontario/Greely CANADA

I hear that the cold and rainy weather effected the PM population.
Here up north in Canada (Ottawa) my birds are in great numbers and doing just fine.

Blessings to all,

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Birdiegirl
Posts: 362
Joined: Sun May 24, 2020 7:03 pm
Location: Scott County Kentucky
Martin Colony History: Two poles: 2 T-14s and 8 gourds
2021- 1 pair, 5 fledged
2022- 11 pair, 36 fledged
2023- 20 pair, 78 fledged
2024- 32 pair, 109 fledged
2025- 34 pair, 117 fledged
2026-

Wow, that is great news! Love your housing. Thanks for the happy report, and good luck to you this season!
Laura
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Dave Duit
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Location: Iowa / Nevada
Martin Colony History: In 2024, 82 pair with 350 fledged youngsters. 110 total cavities available, 82 Troyer Horizontal gourds and a homemade PVC / metal 28 compartment unit, 1 fallout shelter. Hawk and owl guards included. Martin educator and speaker. President and founder of the Iowa Purple Martin Organization. Please visit Iowa Purple Martin Organization on Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627283871068161 Emails send to daveduit@yahoo.com. Subject line include Iowa Purple Martin.

Good to hear the great news. The east coast had a rough start with the weather this season. Your setup looks great.
ImageMite control, heat venting, predator protection and additional feeding during bad weather add up to success.
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jacekstaszak
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Joined: Thu May 26, 2022 9:27 am
Location: Kingston, Ontario

Super! Cheers from Kingston, martins are doing fantastic here as well. Did you get my email ?
Jacek
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