No Vacancy March 26, 2008
How much longer can my good luck last? As a well trained pessimist (Thanks Mom) I know that at some point my good luck will turn. The martins are bold and noisy and oblivious to the threats in their...
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Jose greeted me today with a hearty “Hola!” and an invitation to have his Jell-o. He only likes the red Jell-o and he only gets the green. He tells me he has made several complaints-to no avail. I...
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Nest Check, Hawk and a surprise!
I have had a busy day so without further adieu-the nest check! Gourd #1- 5 eggs Gourd #2- 5 eggs Gourd #3- 4 twodayolds & one pipping egg Gourd #5- 5 eggs Gourd #6- 6 eggs Gourd #7- 1 onedayold and...
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Perfect Storm
Over a week of terrible weather due to the first named tropical system of hurricane season and a greedy Coopers Hawk has taken its toll on our colony. The hawk was coming several times a day. I...
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Season Having Ominous Start
I hope this is simply a case of what my husband refers to as my “Glass Half Empty” tendencies BUT yesterdays joy about seeing the martins bringing in nest materiel has been dampened. While sitting at...
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