Search found 37 matches

by Perry D. Vogel
Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:45 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas Forum
Topic: Banding
Replies: 1
Views: 5375

Re: Banding

We don't have a Purple Martin banding program in North Dakota. We would be happy to collaborate with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, but this was something that I worked towards for four years and the effort never moved forward.
by Perry D. Vogel
Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:24 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas Forum
Topic: Pre-nest material
Replies: 10
Views: 15027

Re: Pre-nest material

I use what I have on hand for my home site. Right now I am using certified weed-free straw. Yes, Cedar shavings and Cedar pet bedding are the same. The only reason I started to use straw was because the Purple Martins used in during the years that they were building the dike in Grand Forks. It was l...
by Perry D. Vogel
Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:07 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas Forum
Topic: 2020 Scouts
Replies: 8
Views: 11576

Re: 2020 Scouts

It is about normal for timing. Shortly after the Red River crests. Sometimes they are later, but I might have missed them on those years.

https://www.purplemartin.org/research/s ... Forks&S=ND
by Perry D. Vogel
Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:01 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas Forum
Topic: Pre-nest material
Replies: 10
Views: 15027

Re: Pre-nest material

Cedar shavings are perfect to help repel fleas and other insects.
by Perry D. Vogel
Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:22 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas Forum
Topic: 2020 Scouts
Replies: 8
Views: 11576

Re: 2020 Scouts

ASY male flying over house and landed on the east lower hole. Weather today Sunny 57°F wind SE 6 mph.
by Perry D. Vogel
Mon Apr 13, 2020 8:58 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas Forum
Topic: Pre-nest material
Replies: 10
Views: 15027

Re: Pre-nest material

I prefer the red cedar pet bedding, but have also used certified weed-free straw. The ideal material will shed water if it gets wet and it will dry quickly.
by Perry D. Vogel
Thu Mar 14, 2019 1:16 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas Forum
Topic: PURPLE MARTIN
Replies: 9
Views: 15100

Re: PURPLE MARTIN

This is all happening in the Grand Forks area.
by Perry D. Vogel
Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:47 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas Forum
Topic: PURPLE MARTIN
Replies: 9
Views: 15100

Re: PURPLE MARTIN

At Venturing Crew 2130 there is member working on their Summit Project. They will be putting up two T-14 systems with signs and QR codes.
by Perry D. Vogel
Sun Nov 06, 2016 7:03 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas Forum
Topic: Spring's in the Air
Replies: 4
Views: 16737

Re: Spring's in the Air

The site was put up over Labor Day 2015. There were nest and eggs for two pair, but only one pair fledged young. I don't know why the other nest failed, but the eggs were already brooding when the pair left.
by Perry D. Vogel
Sun Nov 06, 2016 1:35 pm
Forum: Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas Forum
Topic: Spring's in the Air
Replies: 4
Views: 16737

Re: Spring's in the Air

The new Eagle Scout Purple Martin Site was a great addition to the Grand Forks County Historical Society. We attracted Purple Martins to the site the very first spring and fledged young later on that summer. Check out the the video Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas Receives Key at Eagle Scout...