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caroline94535

Fewer nests, so far, but more eggs

caroline94535
9 years ago

The Purple Martins' egg-laying season is in full swing now.

I did a nest check last Sunday thinking I didn't have any nest building going on yet. I found 11 eggs then. I did another nest check today and ... Taa-Daa! I now have 37 eggs.

So far I have fewer gourds occupied than in past years. There are eight active nests in the 15 gourds...but...several of the empty gourds have nest cup areas so it ain't over till the Purple Lady sings.

I have three gourds with six eggs each, and two gourds with five eggs each.

The season may turn out better than I hoped!

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