I have two pair of TRES.Is this a problem for Martins? they have thier own boxes.
Thanks Dave
TRES good or Bad with Martins
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KathyF
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Hi Dave,
If the TRES have their own nest cavities about 25-35' away from the martins, they will be fine. I followed the instructions at this site and ended up with bluebirds, TRES & martins nesting here last year in harmony.
http://www.drugfreeworkplace.com/~Dan/E ... gency.html
The TRES are kinda cute when they fly with the martins...wanting to soar with their bigger cousins.
If the TRES have their own nest cavities about 25-35' away from the martins, they will be fine. I followed the instructions at this site and ended up with bluebirds, TRES & martins nesting here last year in harmony.
http://www.drugfreeworkplace.com/~Dan/E ... gency.html
The TRES are kinda cute when they fly with the martins...wanting to soar with their bigger cousins.
"Sometimes", said Pooh, "the smallest things take up the most room in your heart."
2016 - 82 pair
2015 - 76 pair
2014 - 75 pair
2013 - 75 pair
2012-72 pair
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2016 - 82 pair
2015 - 76 pair
2014 - 75 pair
2013 - 75 pair
2012-72 pair
http://kathyfreeze.blogspot.com
hi dave,i haven't had any problems, last year tres nested within 100' of a martin house that had martins, seemed like they got along alright. tres are pretty aggressive little rascals i have had them take over houses that i thought bluebirds were going to nest in,they get along fine with bluebirds after they decide who's going to nest in what box. i just offer more boxes,25 total. i have 4 nestboxes in my pond and 1 martin house, yesterday a belted kingfisher decided to use a tres box for a perch while looking for dinner those tres blasted him off there in short order! have a nice day.
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