Purple Martin Babies!
May 25, 2019 12 Comments
Purple Martin Nest with 7 Eggs in Green Leaf Cup
Newly Hatched Baby Martin “Pinkies”
Baby Martin ‘s Eyes Still Closed
Baby Martins with Feathers
Baby Martins Being Fed in Gourd
Martin Swooping in to Feed Baby
Martin Putting Grasshopper in Baby’s Mouth
Baby Martins Ready to Fledge
Rescued Baby Martin that Left Nest Too Soon (all’s well)
Sunrise over the Martin Gourds
Recently we did a count of babies and eggs in the purple martin gourds – the total was 135!!! Wow!!! The exact numbers are 103 babies, 32 eggs, plus 56 adults. That is a grand total of 191 birds. We have one or two more nests still coming along, so the total number of martins could easily top 200. The birds are all different sizes and ages, with the first babies fledging today. We love hearing them chirping and singing – so cheery! Learn more about martins at: https://www.purplemartin.org/
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They are so cute!
Thanks! We think so too! Our favorite time of year.
Great images … how cute and fun to see!
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Incredible captures, Pam!
Babies are cute!
So cute:)
We love them! Babies are starting to fly away now.
They are such a pretty bird! I love watching them.
Me too! Wish they were still here – they’ve all migrated on for the season. Got to wait until January now. It was our best year ever!
Wow!!! That’s amazing! You’re so lucky.
We are lucky! Got the gourds cleaned up and ready for the birds – should be back within the next 2-3 weeks from Brazil!