I can't help but tear up at the end of every nesting period. I am so glad this nest was successful and I hope they all have a safe and healthy flight to the rainforest. Thank you PMCA for the wonderful nestcam!
Awesome collection of the entire nesting season! Great work from Joe and the PMCA staff! Thanks for all you do for Purple Martins and the people that love them!
This is so beautiful. I'm sorry that I missed it with the live chat, but thank you everybody. I hope @sue is better, thank you @Sarah, @Beaz, @PurpleMartinConservationAssociation, thank you everybody. The best for everyone ,for the birdies and all. ☺️ 😢🙏☺️🐦
This is so awesome!! Thanks for all that you’re doing to preserve, protect and educate about Purple Martins. Next time it would be great if it could slow down the fun facts as a few went by too fast to read or cut each other off so couldn’t read at all. Thank you 💜
I missed out on the live stream this year 😢 But am happy to see that this summer Helen and Zip had this beautiful brood 🥹 Good luck! 🍀 Until next year… 👋
Awesome video! Great summertime life cycle, from PM nesting to fledging, and even some predator protection - way cool. Love the PM facts running on the side. What cameras do you use? I can see what my next PM project is going to be ... LOL 😎
We've used modified Reolink brand security cameras in the past that we rig to the access cap of the gourd. We will be testing out a different brand this year, and we've seen other hosts have success using other brands of wireless home security cameras. Let us know if you have any other questions!
I sure wish I could help but over 40 years ago the starlings took over the nest box's then 10 years ago it fell down I havnt seen a Martin rounds these parts or a cedar waxing for 25 + yes. Very sad environment round these parts
We hear you! Invasive species like European Starlings are a common problem people deal with when trying to host Purple Martins. We have a lot of resources on our website if you're ever interested in learning more about what you can do to help protect the martins in your area (even if they're few and far between) www.purplemartin.org/purple-martins/competitors/64/non-native/
😟🥺 oh my! I had to stop the video, is that another bird coming into the nest to harm the babies?! And was that a predatory bird on top at one point before that?! 😭 I can't finish this. But thank you for the beginning peaceful parts. 😔
Yes, sometimes subadult males will try to take over an existing nest - but the female was feisty and fought off many troublemakers! And yes, there was footage in this video of a hawk colliding with the gourd rack! It appears the hawk was going after one of our Purple Martin decoys (which is exactly why we put them out there!) - so the real martins were able to get away. It can be an emotional rollercoaster for sure, but seeing the babies fledge at the end of the season is always rewarding!
We've used modified Reolink brand security cameras in the past that we rig to the access cap of the gourd. We will be testing out a different brand this year, and we've seen other hosts have success using other brands of wireless home security cameras. Let us know if you have any other questions!
I can't wait to watch this. I will miss watching stream online until next year
Helen and Zip were wonderful parents! Hope this family have a safe trip and a nice wintering season. Thank you for the amazing video, PMCA!
I can't help but tear up at the end of every nesting period. I am so glad this nest was successful and I hope they all have a safe and healthy flight to the rainforest. Thank you PMCA for the wonderful nestcam!
This is going to get emotional 💙😫🥺
Thank you PMC, thank you superSarah!
Another magical year, thanks guys!
Beautiful recap Thank you PMC!!! 🐤🐥🐦💙
Excellent! I am already looking forward to next season and the return of our beloved Purple Martins❤
I’m ready!
Awesome collection of the entire nesting season! Great work from Joe and the PMCA staff! Thanks for all you do for Purple Martins and the people that love them!
Great video
This was awesome to watch! Thank you for sharing!
This is so beautiful. I'm sorry that I missed it with the live chat, but thank you everybody. I hope @sue is better, thank you @Sarah, @Beaz, @PurpleMartinConservationAssociation, thank you everybody. The best for everyone ,for the birdies and all. ☺️ 😢🙏☺️🐦
These eyes, the little babies were cuties :)
This is so awesome!! Thanks for all that you’re doing to preserve, protect and educate about Purple Martins.
Next time it would be great if it could slow down the fun facts as a few went by too fast to read or cut each other off so couldn’t read at all.
Thank you 💜
Thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the video!
It's like they're smiling at the camera when they look directly at it and pant. So cute!
Beautiful!
Great video!
Amazing
Mom opening the egg!
I missed out on the live stream this year 😢 But am happy to see that this summer Helen and Zip had this beautiful brood 🥹 Good luck! 🍀 Until next year… 👋
Awesome video! Great summertime life cycle, from PM nesting to fledging, and even some predator protection - way cool. Love the PM facts running on the side.
What cameras do you use? I can see what my next PM project is going to be ... LOL 😎
We've used modified Reolink brand security cameras in the past that we rig to the access cap of the gourd. We will be testing out a different brand this year, and we've seen other hosts have success using other brands of wireless home security cameras. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Nice❤
I sure wish I could help but over 40 years ago the starlings took over the nest box's then 10 years ago it fell down I havnt seen a Martin rounds these parts or a cedar waxing for 25 + yes. Very sad environment round these parts
We hear you! Invasive species like European Starlings are a common problem people deal with when trying to host Purple Martins. We have a lot of resources on our website if you're ever interested in learning more about what you can do to help protect the martins in your area (even if they're few and far between) www.purplemartin.org/purple-martins/competitors/64/non-native/
😟🥺 oh my! I had to stop the video, is that another bird coming into the nest to harm the babies?! And was that a predatory bird on top at one point before that?! 😭 I can't finish this. But thank you for the beginning peaceful parts. 😔
Yes, sometimes subadult males will try to take over an existing nest - but the female was feisty and fought off many troublemakers! And yes, there was footage in this video of a hawk colliding with the gourd rack! It appears the hawk was going after one of our Purple Martin decoys (which is exactly why we put them out there!) - so the real martins were able to get away. It can be an emotional rollercoaster for sure, but seeing the babies fledge at the end of the season is always rewarding!
'Promo sm' 🤷
What’s the best kind of camera to film like this?
Very cool to watch, thanks for the great content
We've used modified Reolink brand security cameras in the past that we rig to the access cap of the gourd. We will be testing out a different brand this year, and we've seen other hosts have success using other brands of wireless home security cameras. Let us know if you have any other questions!