I came home at lunch today to pick up Kristen for an appointment and went out to check the gourds where the martins are hanging out quite a bit. When I got out there, I lowered the gourds and as I got them all the way down, the male and female came in with the female carrying some nesting material! I was so excited! I didn't see any real efforts of nest building in any of the gourds, but today may have been the first day they're starting. We'll collect some pine needles this afternoon to put beneath the gourds for them to use.
On another note, there are a pair of House Sparrows trying to claim one of the compartments on the house. Once they get good and comfortable, I'll trap them and get rid of them.
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Did I detect a tone of glee in your phrase "I'll trap them and get rid of them"?
You should see to these sadistic tendencies, Paul.
:-)
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