2010 season underway

Purple Martins (Progne subis subis) are one of the few animals that are dependent on humans for their survival. Human-supplied housing is almost exclusively used by purple martins east of the Rocky Mountains.

The colony pictured on this website is located in Melbourne, Florida and has completed its 8th season.

• In season eight, (2009), there were 47 eggs laid in 11 nests, with 25 birds hatched and fledged.
• In the seventh year, (2008), we had 39 eggs laid in 8 nests, with 34 birds hatched and fledged.
• During season 6 (2007) there were 61 eggs laid in 11 nests, 53 birds hatched, snake predation led to 30-40 birds fledged.
• In season 5 (2006), there were 66 eggs laid in 12 nests, 52+ birds hatched and fledged.
• During season 4 (2005), there were 55 eggs laid in 11 nests, 41 birds hatched and fledged.
• During the 3rd season (2004), there were 46 eggs laid in 10 nests, 40 young hatched, and 39 birds fledged.
• During the 2nd season (2003), 4 gourds fledged young - #8, #9, #11, and #12.
• The first year (2002), seven martins fledged from nests in 2 of 12 SuperGourds at this site.

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