Purple Martin Forum

This year had another ok turnout. First year the clutch numbers were higher. Looks like there will only be a total of about 11. I had snake issues which may be why the clutch numbers were so small. I have only 6 gourds. My colony was around 5 pairs. Things I take from this year: More nest checks, an...

Had the same issue earlier this year. I don’t usually check at night, but we had a storm coming and was going to lower it. Found a fairly good sized snake 3’+ that had no intention of letting go. Eventually removed him to the demise of a couple of eggs and one female. Put up some netting and last we...

Last year didn’t get setup till later in the summer. Had 3 adult males hang around for a couple of weeks, then started having issues with sparrows. The started showing less and less then gone by 3rd week. This year had everything ready and out early. Adult male w/what looked like 2sub/fems showed up...