Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas

I have 108 nesting cavities available. I have several spare nest box inserts and spare gourds. I would like to be about 75 to 80% occupied. I believe the way these birds react to supplemental feeding when the weather is bad I may be at capacity with around 60 PM pair and their young. I think forage ...

The first SY PM's arrived yesterday 1 M, 2 F's they were in very poor condition. I have had several ASY PM's arrive over the last few days that were all in bad shape and very reluctant to feed unlike my local birds. Eventually they came down to the feeder from various perches. They watched the other...

Jerome, I am not an activist by any definition of the word. I have found over the years that successful endeavors are accomplished best by people that are self motivated for whatever their reason. Others will get excited and start projects but eventually lose interest and fade away. This is evident ...

I am at about 50% of birds compared to last years total. I am not aware of any new sites around town. Most local housing is S&S infested or falling apart.

Al

I currently have about 15 ASY pairs and 10 ASYM extras at my site. Last year total breeding birds were 118, so a long way to go yet. Several new arrival birds in the last week made their first stop at the feeder and gorged themselves before checking out the housing. Cooper's, Sharpshined and Merlins...

First ASYM arrived at 1430 today. Hope this year is better than last year.

Al

The Forum now appears to be working correctly for me. Thanks for letting Perry know about my issue. FYI: I am not an activist but will help anyone that asks for assistance. JAS: I haven't used your name when responding (I think it is Jerome) as my memory isn't as good as it used to be. It never was ...

Hi, Just noticed your November post today! I hope Perry (didn't know who to contact about Forum problems) got it solved. I am sure some of it is to stop bogus posters etc. The birds that didn't breed probably arrived very late and in non breeding condition. It would be my opinion only. I did find 4 ...

I'll try posting a reply to your message. It always tells me my post must be approved by a moderator and doesn't actually post for weeks. My last PM's left on 09/10/2014 for the year. Last fledge on 09/02/2014. Active nests were down 6 from last year to 59. Totals were 286 eggs, 260 hatched = 90.9%,...

I had 94 nest with green leaves this year, but only 62 had eggs. 59 had nests that hatched young. Totals were 286 eggs, 260 hatched and to date 250 fledged and 1 nest to go unknown number of young. These eggs were laid after my last nest check on 07/09. 1st fledged on 07/09 and last will be probably...