Scheduled this year to meet on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Main presentation begins at 10:00 a.m. Please try to arrive before 10:00a.m. Scheduled activities end by 2:00 p.m. The 2014 event was a huge success with 140 attendees from six states!
I plan to attend the 2015 event– will be my first time. What is not to love about cavity/colony nesters? We humans can do plenty to help them. It is more than just putting up housing for them and leaving it. Monitoring and caretaking is required for success year to year. See what it’s all about.
SEE FASCINATING VIDEO on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcD8LXQn8nQ&feature=youtu.be
In Virginia, it’s that time again for the Annual Purple Martin Field Day, Louisa County, The 21st Annual Event … please come and bring all your birding friends and family or anyone you think might like to see what Purple Martin colonies are all about! This special gathering is always a huge success with a gathering of approximately over 140 attendees from four states. So here is the scoop for this year–it is coming up–don’t miss out:
Mark your calendars for this fascinating event about those amazing Purple Martins! If you find bluebird nestboxes fascinating, you’ll love seeing a strategically built Purple Martin colony in action! You’ll meet expert birders at this event, hear lectures, get free materials, learn what creates a successful colony of Purple Martins and why they need to be cared for and monitored–why the use of predator guards towards their breeding and fledging success of a colony, and how to get them to return and bring joy year after year. This is located in central Virginia–in Louisa County. Take a look at this website for more info on this event, maps and directions, and more! Look at these beautiful birds live and talk to great bird people dedicated to this marvelous cavity nesting bird, the Purple Martin. http://www.purplemartinfieldday.org/
No registration. Event is FREE, but donations will be appreciated to help cover expenses. Bring: Lawn chairs, binoculars, notepad, camera, lunch (feel free to eat on the grounds). Drinks and snacks provided. The hosts request that guests do not bring pets. Thank you.
For more information, contact (434) 962-8232 or kingston@cstone.net
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