This has to be one of the most difficult time for purple martin landlords. The colonies all across Ct have taken a severe hit with this prolonged period of rain and cold. We have experienced the loss of 10 of our birds, unable to keep warm and unable to feed. To lose some many birds at the beginning of the season is devastating. Reports from other landlords are equally grim. This will impact the overall population in Ct. most likely for years. In anticipation of weather like this as you know we have been trying to train our martins to eat scrambled eggs, crickets and meal worms. We may have had some success for those that took to the alternate food, we have not actually seen them eat it.
The good news is the weather is supposed to break this afternoon and warm temps are coming. We will do everything we can to give you a successful purple martin experience, it may mean we need to switch apartment numbers as season proceeds. This is not the season we expected. Purple martin landlordships helped us purchase needed supplies for the birds and we thank you for being a part of that.
We anticipate good things happening this week!
The good news is the weather is supposed to break this afternoon and warm temps are coming. We will do everything we can to give you a successful purple martin experience, it may mean we need to switch apartment numbers as season proceeds. This is not the season we expected. Purple martin landlordships helped us purchase needed supplies for the birds and we thank you for being a part of that.
We anticipate good things happening this week!