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Last Purple Martin Nest Box Check
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
At yesterday's purple martin nest box check, Luke Stauffer had 14 nests with 45 eggs and 5 nestlings. He will be out of town for a few days, so his next and last nest check will be on Friday, July 11, at 2:00 pm, unless there is heavy rain or a thunderstorm. After that, he will no longer be checking the boxes because he doesn't want to disturb the older nestlings, causing them to pre-fledge.
If you want to participate in the July 11 nest check, go to his home and mini-barn business at 1082 Myers Road, Indiana, PA 15701 near Yellow Creek.
Purple Martin Nesting Box Schedule
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Luke Stauffer, who owns a mini-barn business and lives at 1082 Myers Road, Indiana, PA 15701 near Yellow Creek, has invited Todd Bird Club members to attend any of his Purple Martin nest box checks. He plans to check them every five days at 2:00 p.m., unless there is heavy rain or a thunderstorm. His next two nesting box checks are Monday, June 30, and Saturday, July 5. Todd Bird Club members attended his June 25 check and got to share his excitement in finding 14 nests with eggs. At least one of these nests is likely to have nestlings on June 30 and more should hatch by July 5.
Checking Purple Martin Nest Boxes
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Luke Stauffer, who owns a mini-barn business and lives at 1082 Myers Road, Indiana, PA 15701 near Yellow Creek, has invited Todd Bird Club members to attend his Purple Martin nest box check that he has planned for Wednesday, June 25, at 2:00 p.m. He has several nesting pairs of martins this year and is excited to share his birds with us.
Corrections to April 26 and May 3 Outings
Friday, April 25, 2025
The driving directions to Greg Tomb's State Game Lands 79 outing on April 26 were incorrect on the web site and in the email reminder that went out on the night of April 24. Turn right onto Rt 271, not Rt 217, and drive 1.6 miles on Plank Road, not about 3 miles.
The starting point for John Taylor's Yellow Creek outing was incorrect in the newsletter. The outing starts at the North Shore Gazebo, not at the South Shore park office.
New Outing at Donley Property - March 22
Saturday, March 15, 2025
We have scheduled a new outing at Ed Donley's property, 1243 Five Points Road, Indiana, PA 15701 at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
February 15, 2025, Outing Cancelled
Friday, February 14, 2025
The February 15, 2025, outing to Yellow Creek is cancelled due to inclement weather.
2025 Great Backyard Bird Count
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Join us for the 28th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) from Friday, February 14, through Monday, February 17, 2025. Bird and nature lovers everywhere, of all skill levels and all abilities, unite in the effort to tally as many global bird species as possible over these four days. Participating is easy, fun to do alone or with others, and can be done anywhere. Count birds from your backyard, local park, or wherever you spot them - it's that simple! Find a group count near you or bird with friends. See https://www.birdcount.org for more information.
Tuesday Yellow Creek Outings on Hiatus
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
The Higbees will not be leading Yellow Creek outings on Tuesdays until they complete their Winter Raptor Surveys. If anyone else would like to lead these outings, please speak up. Otherwise, the Tuesday outing will be on hiatus until after the Winter Raptor Surveys are complete.
Short-billed Dowitcher, 6/26/2013, Potter Marsh, Anchorage, AK, Marg HigbeeUpcoming Events
Tuesday Yellow Creek Outing
- Tue, July 15, 8:00 am
- Yellow Creek Park North Shore Gazebo
Tuesday Yellow Creek Outing
- Tue, July 22, 8:00 am
- Yellow Creek Park North Shore Gazebo
Tuesday Yellow Creek Outing
- Tue, July 29, 8:00 am
- Yellow Creek Park North Shore Gazebo
Tuesday Yellow Creek Outing
- Tue, August 5, 8:00 am
- Yellow Creek Park North Shore Gazebo
Tuesday Yellow Creek Outing
- Tue, August 12, 8:00 am
- Yellow Creek Park North Shore Gazebo
Tuesday Yellow Creek Outing
- Tue, August 19, 8:00 am
- Yellow Creek Park North Shore Gazebo
Tuesday Yellow Creek Outing
- Tue, August 26, 8:00 am
- Yellow Creek Park North Shore Gazebo
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