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Purple Martin annual record

You may complete this form online, or print it out and fax your completed copy to Nature Society at 217-833-2512. We will include your report in a future issue of Nature Society News. Colony reports are accepted from June 1st through December 1st.

Name:
City/State:
E-mail:

Where is your colony site located? Please check appropriate box:
residential yard
place of business
pasture
vacant lot
golf course
park
other, please explain:

What type of housing is available at your colony site? Please enter number of each on line:
aluminum house(s)
wood house(s)
plastic house(s)
plastic gourd(s)
natural gourd(s)
other, please explain:

If you plan site improvements for next year, please check all that apply:
add housing
predator guard
purchase rehab manual
implement pest species control program
prepare to offer supplemental food
plan for emergencies (heating/cooling housing in extreme weather)
other, please explain:

When did scouts arrive this year:?
If you know the date the rest of the colony arrived:

Total nesting pairs: Number that were Immature Pairs:
Total eggs laid: Total eggs hatched: Total babies fledged:

If you treat compartments for nest parasites, please check types of treatment used:
D.E. (diatomaceous earth)
Martin house protector
Tobacco stems/leaves
Other, please explain:

Please check any methods used to control sparrows and/or starlings:
ST-1 sparrow trap
SD-1 Spare-O-Door
Hunter starling trap
other, please explain:

If you use owl guards, please check the type:
purchased
homemade

If you use predator guards, please check the type:
purchased
homemade

Additional comments on this season: