Purple Martin Forum

12 active nests last year, only 6 pairs so far this year. Still hopeful.

Tim, love that picture. Thanks for all the responses. I do have predator guards. Actually have opened up my site by cutting some trees. Will investigate further.

We are seeing Bald Eagles with some regularity in my community. Excited about that. However, my numbers of martins are down this year or they are really late. I thought Bald Eagles were mostly scavengers. Could there be a correlation? [img] [IMG]http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g80/hadams1/2014%20M...

University is located in Starkville MS named for John Stark a hero of the Revolutionary War and a native of New Hampshire. Not sure how that happened. A land grant university it is known as the "People's University" and is the largest in the state. For some interesting history I will bet y...

And just in case you are a basketball fan, MSTATE girls are playing on ESPN2 this Friday in NCAA's. I will be the guy wearing Maroon and White. And on Gourd 3, one day I had eggs and 2 days later nothing. Really strange. Obviously a predator, but no egg shells, nothing. When I cleaned out the gourds...

Thanks for the replies. I think I see the problem. Hope all have a purple year.

After I sent in my nest report last year, I received a letter telling me that I had not checked the nests weekly and therefore my report could not be used. I take this seriously so I want to do it correctly. All advice appreciated.

when I tried to submit a report, didn't recognize my email. Oh well, we have martins in Hamilton, MS.

I cleaned out my gourds today and heard that familiar sound with three martins flying over. I have been checking the Tronox plant and have not seen the roost yet. In fact I thought the birds had already headed back to the Amazon.

There was one last year.

I live 1 mile East of the roost at the Tronox plant in Hamilton, MS. Tonight a storm front was coming out of the West, lots of lightning and thunder, and I am in my front yard watching the angry clouds coming toward me. Then I hear a familiar sound and there are martins flying over my head headed to...

Outstanding video. I love how you lit the inside of the gourd with the napkin over the access opening. I will have to try that next year. Just outstanding.

Any thoughts in your area?

Here's a video you might find interesting:

https://youtu.be/HJjvUeE2qJs

very nice