Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas

Beside the cloud of wings overhead, am already reflecting on our Founding pair in 2017. The Solitude and Wonder of witnessing the propagation process, just out our picture window and being able to watch the interaction of individuals in the Family group, including nest construction, egg production, ...

Hi Dave Yes, cubbies n oyster tray self level, as pole is lowered. Cubbie, nest tray design, includes containment, to prevent Nestlings from appearing on porch, before wings are ready! Pole design moves operator out of Harms way, with no fear of being struck by Heavy house or Rack Way nice gesture, ...

Yep, shop solitude enhances the thought process for me too! Cedar, up our way runs around three times, tho weight reduction adds value. I built a T style straight 8 for our site n two for friends, but am Trending away from large winch/cable systems, for safety n visibility reasons. Latest offering i...

Ya, kinda fun to experiment with fresh housing, little deeper, better nest conceal, should be safer for occupants. Be fun to see if accepted. Also building hanging oyster bars for the new systems, ones we hung past season, were used extensively by residents n visitors Not really expanding, yet, if a...

Howdy Mr. Dave Always good to hear from you. Thanks for sharing, all good information! Would like to reiterate, check/service those winches, cables & ropes! Do u have safety stops, have u considered a Winch Offset for those heavy systems❓ Anyone upgrading or adding new systems for 2019? We have ...

Hi Mr Dave Can't speak for Dakota folks, but not a single Purple feather thru Our site in NW Minnesota. Our 5 pair of nesters and 22 fledglings pulled-up stakes on Aug. Tenth. We have 1 pair of BARNIES feeding their 2nd clutch Finally got some rain, so grass is starting to green! Sides that been qui...

Hello, Purple People

Hows production progressing so far?

Anyone getting their first PM ?

Seems a good supply of young females.

Jerome

Allen

Are your ASY returns, matching last years numbers?

Caroline

Have you seen P.M. Scouts in larimor?

Been watching for a report from Mr Perry also.

Jerome

Tangula U.

I'll 2nd Congrats on the Scout n Season start!

Hope your friends all return.

Your Welcome to post up here, with some History on the Colony.

Jerome