Sun and warmth

Today the temperatures finally hit 70 and the martins responded with excitement. They were in and out of the colony site throughout the day and the evening was enjoyable watching them interact and investigate the cavities.  It was opening night at my Peaceful Valley Purple Martin colony.   

I was finally able to get a few shots of Leuie. Leuie is a leucistic martin and first appeared at my colony last season.  He returned on April 7 this year. The last two nights he has spent in this ChirpyNest cavity. 

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