Purple Martins at St. Marks_, Florida 



81 



1918 



February 27. Five martins at my boxes before sunrise. 



March 7. Ten birds at my boxes. The greatest num- 

 bers seen together this spring. There have been no arri- 

 vals or gatherings here in considerable numbers. 



April 17. Nest building well under way. 



July 4. During the past week I have seen martins but 

 once at my boxes. They were seen feeding over the marsh 

 and river but they do not return to boxes at night. 



July 5. Three birds came to my boxes about noon but 

 remained for only a short time. 



September 15. Two martins flying near my house in 

 companj^ of ten or more barn swallows. 



October 2. Two martins flying near the river at 8:00 

 a. m. 



