Purple Martin Forum

Also seeing swifts in Sugar Land Texas. Saw some new Martins also today.

I found out the hardway, SPARROWS love the houses. Did not offer a house last year, sparrow kills way down. No house up this year knock on wood, not a single sparrow yet!!!! Patrick in Sugar Land

I put pine needles in all of my gourds, and a small amount of seven dust. I have heard that the shavings might hold in moisture. Then when I see them starting to build nest, I put up a wire basket on top of a pole about six feet high and fill with pine needles, so they can add to the nest and make i...

Okay Thanks Don, WOW you went from 5 pair to 11 that's great have a good one. Later Patrick

Anything new showing up???

Type in Fox7AustinPurpleMartin They are taking over the Texas Land and Cattle. Patrick in Sugar Land Texas.

Thanks Emil, can you give some info on the one in Wharton? Street close to. Thanks Patrick

Thanks Don keep us posted. Patrick

Its that time, has anyone come across a Roost in Houston Texas yet this year??? Thanks Patrick

I have one for sale. pdusek@comcast.net Patrick in Sugar Land Tx.

Okay need help just like last year, having hard time to make my first report. Help please. Patrick in Sugar Land

Good Luck and welcome. Patrick in Texas

Any new info on any roost in the area Don? Patrick

Thanks Emil and Don.

Someone needs to watch the radar in the mornings and find out what happen to the roost at 59 and 90. Thanks Patrick

Give them time they will come.

You must put them in the trash. Not fare to another landlord that you dump your sparrows on them. Think about it.

Jose, I think the main problem is when you have to report a scout, and so far you have not seen one so thats when you might have a problem like most of us had. Thanks Patrick

Congrats!!! Patrick in Sugar Land Texas

Congrats!!! Yes have fun with this new way to enter.