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Lee joined me on Friday, August 13. In the background is the Magnolia Bridge with a nearby Osprey nest (hidden by either the foliage or hats) ... IMG_7987
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One of two youngsters who fledged from that artificial nest this year. ... IMG_7981
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Light pole #72 holds the platform and is the faded one ... IMG_7983
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Some information on Purple Martins, and courtesy of Curt Black, a display natural gourd and 'decoy.' There are 12 gourds in 2 arrays of 6 at this site. ... IMG_7997
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These could be two subadults, foraging for insects "on the hoof." ...IMG_4487
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(that racket is Starlings over my head) ... MVI_4492
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Male and Female above. And below, a youngster just itching to get going! ... IMG_4493
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Male and Female above, and a youngster awaiting a buggy meal! ... IMG_4494
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Six gourds hanging on the left 'array' ... IMG_4497
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(yup, Starlings are making that sound) ... MVI_4508
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Youngster keenly awaiting a meal, and the sound of Purple! ... IMG_7991
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Being in this location, these nest sites are cooler than some, but it was only 10:50AM ... IMG_7992
