Notes from a Purple Martin Colony in Florida
Categories: 2009 Martins, 47 wordsSend feedback • PermalinkGourds were raised on January 3rd 2009 with nesting material of mostly dead pine needles and underlayer of cedar chips. Lid seals were greased with Dr. Bronners Peppermint soap which has proven successful at mite prevention.
Today 2 adult birds were spotted in the colony area singing and playing.