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Sunday July 7, 10:00 AM
Purple Martin Demonstration
Barrington Land Trust: Pic-Wil Sanctuary
Join Barrington Land Trust members for a firsthand demonstration of nesting Purple Martins by Ray Marr and learn about his successful voluntary work rebuilding Rhode Island’s Purple Martin colonies. Much of his work has involved discovering and placing the type of housing Martins prefer for nesting, encouraging property owners to install or let him install Martin Houses on their land, and monitoring and tracking Martin success at these sites each nesting season (The OSBC sponsored a rack of Martin Gourds that are in use at Caratunk).
During Ray’s demonstrations and talks he’ll lower the units for some nest checks allowing participants to see many nests with eggs and tiny chicks. Ray will also talk about the history of Martin colonies in the state, their favored locations, and population growth. He’ll address their nesting time table, requirements, predator protection, parasite control, house sparrow management, favored housing types and how he keeps track of every nest throughout each breeding season
Meeting Location: We will meet at the gate off Washington Street (click here for google map directions). Please note parking is along the side streets.
Leader: Ray Marr (raymarr2@cox.net)
Purple Martin Demonstration
Barrington Land Trust: Pic-Wil Sanctuary
Join Barrington Land Trust members for a firsthand demonstration of nesting Purple Martins by Ray Marr and learn about his successful voluntary work rebuilding Rhode Island’s Purple Martin colonies. Much of his work has involved discovering and placing the type of housing Martins prefer for nesting, encouraging property owners to install or let him install Martin Houses on their land, and monitoring and tracking Martin success at these sites each nesting season (The OSBC sponsored a rack of Martin Gourds that are in use at Caratunk).
During Ray’s demonstrations and talks he’ll lower the units for some nest checks allowing participants to see many nests with eggs and tiny chicks. Ray will also talk about the history of Martin colonies in the state, their favored locations, and population growth. He’ll address their nesting time table, requirements, predator protection, parasite control, house sparrow management, favored housing types and how he keeps track of every nest throughout each breeding season
Meeting Location: We will meet at the gate off Washington Street (click here for google map directions). Please note parking is along the side streets.
Leader: Ray Marr (raymarr2@cox.net)