Stan Wiszniewski
- Bainsville, ON
- South Glenngary County
- I am willing to help out new landlords in south-eastern Ontario and south-west Quebec.
If conditions are right I can also band Purple Martins in nests.
- 6331 78th Ave
Bainsville, ON k0c 1e0
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- 514-914-5995
- Posted: June 2007
Keith Johnston
- Bath, ON
- I have had a martin house up with gourds for three years .First year we had three pair.Last year 8 pair.This year [2006] all eight gourds are used and the house is almost full.We have 16-18 pair nesting and we just put up a second 12 unit house to be ready for next year.If anyone in the kingston area needs help they can contact me.
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- Posted: July 2006
JOHN BALGA
FRANK GRAY
- Kingston, ON
- I have been over actively involved re-establishing Martins on my property for 22 years resulting in success in 2002. I have helped other landlords establish and improve colonies in this area through information sharing. I have witnessed total site abandonment through unacceptance of the tried and true practices, researched and promoted by the PMCA. and The Nature Society. Finally, through years of disappointment and yes, sadness, I never gave up but instead, learned and looked forward to each coming Spring and the arrival of the Martins, learning invaluable lessons I would be more than happy to share with any prospective landlord.
- 712 Centre St.
Kingston, ON
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- 613-389-9641
RON SEBASTIAN
- Niagara Falls, ON
- I have been a martin landlord for 15 years. I have one of the largest sites in Niagara Falls. Had 80 pairs in 1999. Anyone need help in getting started, just call me.
- 11975 Bossert Service Rd.
Niagara Falls, ON
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- 905-295-3468
SCOTT RICHTER
- Arkona, ON
- Would only be to happy to help anyone near me in trying to get Martins. My phone number is 828 3111. My mailing address is 8914 Townsend Line, Arkona Ontario, Canada N0M1B0. I have had a colony for 2 years with one pair of Martins. They didn't return in 98 or 99, now have moved and trying to establish a colony here at new location. Have seen them last year but they didn't stop. Would also be happy to help people build T-14s. I have a nice shop , machines and tools to build houses. It would be my pleasure.
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JEAN LOUIS ROCHETTE
- Cornwall, ON
- Mentoring in the Brockville, Ottawa, Cornwall regions, areas west of Montreal and into northern New York state. 18 years of landlording and mentoring experience to share, Project Martin Watch, Project Demolition participant. Personal site offers 2 T-14s and 26 SuperGourds. Columnist on Purple Martins, hosts onsite "How To" seminars. CWS licensed bander.
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- Posted: February 2005
TOM & LINDA LYMAN
TOM MILLS
JIM WALSH
- Newbury, ON
- I am willing to help anyone attempting to attract Purple Martins in my area. I have 4 gourds, and two wooden houses. I have had good success the past 4 seasons. Willing to help to promote my all time favourite bird. Email contact preferred initially due to schedule, etc. Phone calls preferred on weekends.
- RR 3
Newbury, ON
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- 519-693-4409
DEL & DEBRA MCKINNON
- Mulhurst Bay, AB
- Purple Martin Conservancy-CANADA:
- This has been an active portion of our lives for the past 25 years. We are presently active in this regard across this geographic area. We are proud to have mentored the ELLIS BIRD FARM to success in returning martins to this site after an absence of 18 years. The techniques used were consistant with PMCA format and our own experiences.
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- 780-389-2220
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Sarah Byram
- Terra Cotta, ON
- Halton County
- My Father was a landlord for decades in the deep South. I live in Canada now and a neighbour gave me a wooden house he never had any luck with. I have ordered the Excluder Adapter Plates to modify the house. It also looks like the apartments are 5\"x5\". Should I close some entrances and make them 5\"x10\"? Also where can I get some goards in the area. Dad used to grow them :)
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- Posted: November 2009
Mike Luckhardt
Debra Kemp
- King City, ON
- I installed two Troyer martin houses in 2006 (July). As it was too late in the season I hoped for 2007 - unfortunatley unsuccessfully. This year I believe I have one pair of martins and am extremely concerned about the cold weather we have experienced. Can someone help me with nest checks and supplemental feeding? I don\'t want to loose my first pair please! Thanks very much.
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- Posted: May 2008
nkahn
- Ottawa, ON
- I have put up a 12 unit aluminum marten house and play the dawn song
regularly.
the first days, I got alot of interest from blue tree swallows that landed on the house and stayed in the area a couple of days...I haven't seen them lately.
the second day it was up, May 8th, I walked out onto my deck and a
purple marten flew towards me.
I have not had any sitings or activity at the house since.
I would like to know what I could do to increase my chances of attracting purple martens.
regards
Nannette
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- Posted: May 2006
Gary & Donna Saidler
- Stony Plain, AB
- Canada County
- Thanks to Del & Deb McKinnon's great mentoring at the Purple Martin Conservancy (Mulhurst Bay, Alberta), I have had a return of my martins. Looking forward to a great season this year (2006) with hopefully an increase in numbers.
- Box 35 Site 420 RR4
Stony Plain, AB T7Z1X4
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- Posted: April 2006
Cheryl Fischer
- Conestogo, ON
- Canada County
- I have put up an aluminum colony house early last spring. We have lots of open space on our country property and the house is located on a pond with nothing around the base of the pole. I think we have an ideal location. I also have a sucessful swallow colony in separte housing. Last spring I saw a few Martins investigating and so I opened a few compartments. They left and I closed the holes again because of the sparrows. I hoped they would return this year but as yet I haven't seen any. Is there something else I should be doing? Has anyone seen them in my area yet? Maybe it is to early. Conestogo is located just outside of the Kitchener/Waterloo area of Ontario, Canada. Also does anyone know where I can obtain a recording of "Dawn Song"?
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- Posted: April 2005
Bob & Jen Kuzak
- Harrow, ON
- Canada County
- Our martins have just arrived, and we appear to have only about 10 pairs, significantly down from approximately double that number last year. We are looking for advice on how we can continue to successfully attract Martins to our yard on the shores of Lake Erie.
Any experiences you could share would be sincerely appreciated!
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- Posted: April 2005
RODGER GOLLOGLY
- Gananoque, ON
- I used to have manny martens two years ago I think the squirrels got at them. I sence put up a gard I have taken down the house last fall and clend it when is the best time to put it back up.thank you Rodger.
- 233 South St.
Gananoque, ON
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- 613-382-7038
IAN JACQUES
- Wyebridge, ON
- Although I would like to try to start a purple martin colony, I am uncertain about the suitability of my site. I would therefore very much appreciate advice from a mentor before I invest substantially in state of the art martin paraphernalia. The site is a rural one near Wyebridge, Ontario, south of Midland/Penetanguishene.
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RAY LAFORGE
WENDY HITCHINS
GERTRUDE R. BOULETTE
- Niagara Falls, ON
- A friend constructed a martin house for us as a house-warming gift. Made to official plan. We have had starlings attempt to nest and today noticed tree swallows. How far behind the swallows are the martins? Any suggestions for successful colony?
- 9906 McLeod Rd.
Niagara Falls, ON
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BEV TATTERSALL
- London, ON
- I live on the shores of Lake Huron, about 60 miles from Detroit Mich. I have been trying for about 4 years to get PM and this year I finally have 2 pair nesting in the PM Grandpa House...we have a post 20' away with 4 super gourds. Until about 8 days ago there were some tree swallows in one of the gourds, the PM drove them off. I see one of the PM's going in one of the gourds often but do not think they have nested. I have to admit I'm terrified to look into the house. We at one point only had 4 apts. open , were told to open all of them, when we did we saw that there are 2 nests. NOW WHAT!! When do I expect there to be hatching...what should I be looking for? I have offered egg shells, what else? I love having them around, they are sooo busy and noisy!! I have seen one sparrow only on the top of the house. They swooped down on it and we chased it away. Any advice would be so appreciated. Many thanks.
- 46 CVamberdale Place
London, ON
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- 905-374-7076
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