tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530086477490241243.post5190631020554366039..comments2023-04-16T09:30:07.293-05:00Comments on Poultry Palace and Gardens: Checking for Baby MartinsTracy Batchelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18137536258043194796noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530086477490241243.post-5415658287918320562016-06-09T17:21:07.466-05:002016-06-09T17:21:07.466-05:00We're doing what we can. The sparrows have bee...We're doing what we can. The sparrows have been busy rebuilding their nests all week. They are determined little birds.Tracy Batchelderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137536258043194796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530086477490241243.post-48196850618519140552016-06-09T10:21:25.692-05:002016-06-09T10:21:25.692-05:00How exciting!! Such a great set of photos and are...How exciting!! Such a great set of photos and aren't you so lucky to have the Martins?! Good for you in fighting the House Sparrows-they are a real menace to Martins and so many other native song birds. Keep up the good work!Tinahttp://www.mygardenersays.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530086477490241243.post-74790435113597079032016-06-08T09:48:21.649-05:002016-06-08T09:48:21.649-05:00We'll do another nest check later this week. I...We'll do another nest check later this week. I'm hoping to find all four babies healthy and thriving.Tracy Batchelderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137536258043194796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530086477490241243.post-23882456712403620142016-06-07T12:23:37.629-05:002016-06-07T12:23:37.629-05:00How absolutely fascinating! You captured this much...How absolutely fascinating! You captured this much needed "invasion" just perfectly, Tracy. It makes me feel so much better that your girls got some good nourishment from the eggs rather than just throwing them out :)Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530086477490241243.post-10262050869816537082016-06-06T16:42:51.688-05:002016-06-06T16:42:51.688-05:00Thanks, Nancy. We'll have to be careful when t...Thanks, Nancy. We'll have to be careful when the babies get bigger. We don't want them to fall out of the nest when we lower and raise the house.Tracy Batchelderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137536258043194796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530086477490241243.post-60636928121374757682016-06-06T16:42:01.344-05:002016-06-06T16:42:01.344-05:00Margene, I wish we had more nesting here. There ar...Margene, I wish we had more nesting here. There are still a couple that seem interested in our house, but I'm wondering if it's a little late for nest building.Tracy Batchelderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137536258043194796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530086477490241243.post-84318042563739052152016-06-06T11:17:53.243-05:002016-06-06T11:17:53.243-05:00It does make sense to check the house frequently, ...It does make sense to check the house frequently, especially with the threat the sparrows represent. <br /><br />Your photos of the babies are amazing. Thanks for this post and photos.Tired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285635623675889289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5530086477490241243.post-78973509293787020612016-06-06T10:45:03.202-05:002016-06-06T10:45:03.202-05:00They owe their survival to your diligence. How won...They owe their survival to your diligence. How wonderful you are able to keep the family safe. margenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203284423648703855noreply@blogger.com