The Purple Martins at the Loews on Brodie Lane (in Austin) are decoys. Another one that has been reported as early in the past are the "permanant resident" ones on Burleson Rd (se. Austin) which are also decoys. -- Eric Carpenter Austin > Two Purple Martins on top of martin houses at house near Lowes on Brodie > Lane this afternoon. What are they eating in this weather to survive? Edit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission from the List Owner