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["scott freidhof" <scottf@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

For anyone who was considering attending the search for a purple martin
roost near Maysville tomorrow, we will meet at 7:30 pm instead of 7:00
pm.  Staff at the Purple Martin Conservation Association said that birds
begin trickling in to their roost near Erie, PA around 8:00 pm with the
majority zooming in at 9:00 pm.  There is less than a 10 minute
difference in sunset times between Maysville, KY and Erie, PA, so timing
should be similar for the arrival of the martins.  From the topo map, I
could see 4 potential roosting areas for martins around Maysville.  A
city park and a cemetery may have big trees suitable for the birds.
Simon Kenton Bridge over the Ohio River is a good bet.  A power plant on
the Ohio side of the river may be a suitable site as well.  I will bring
maps for 2 groups to split up and search these sites and others.  Please
let me know if you plan to attend.  Thanks.

 

Scott Freidhof

Morehead