[va-richmond-general] 16th Annual Purple Martin Field Day this Saturday
- From: "kingston" <kingston@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <va-richmond-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:27:29 -0400
16th Annual Purple Martin Field Day @ Lousia, VA
Sat. June 26 - 10:00 - Noon, Free
Visit the Field Day web site @ http://www.purplemartinfieldday.org/
In recent years, well over 100 Purple Martin enthusiasts (on average) attend
each annual event, which is enjoyed by all.
Any person interested in establishing, restoring, or expanding a Purple Martin
Colony is invited to learn about and see in operation the most up-to-date and
effective techniques and technology available for successful Purple Martin
stewardship and management.
Topics to be covered include:
* how to establish and increase a colony of Purple Martins;
* advantages and disadvantages of different types of martin housing;
* how to protect Martins from starlings, House Sparrows, owls, climbing snakes,
raccoons, etc.;
* adding the recently-developed starling-resistant entrance holes to martin
gourds and houses;
* how to grow and process purple martin nesting gourds
For information and questions regarding directions call 434 962-8232 or email
Kingstons at kingston@xxxxxxxxxxx
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