Purple Martin Forum

I have a pair of House Finches trying to take a cavity. Does anyone know if they are territorial, do I need to be concerned?

Kept getting singles and nothing stayed, until today and got 2 pairs staying today, acting like they were right at home. Still appears I am quite a bit behind compared to last two years Don't seem to have as many sparrows this spring but I have been after them all year.

Thanks a lot Louise I appreciate your info and help.

Was trying to remember what you had told me about making a smaller entry on the Universal sparrow trap to avoid trapping a PM. Was it using a bottom or top of a shot glass as a pattern? I assume you drink the contents first?

Thanks a lot John, appreciate all the ideas.

Thank you Louise I appreciate it very much!

Louise

I was wondering if you could post the deminisions and picture of the stryfoam nesting tray that you once posted.
Thank you so much.

Well I have 16 babies, some 15 odd eggs and 2 new nests (1 s&k double bo chalets).

Good deal Deb, wonderful isn't it.

I really like these Sand K Double Bo Bungalows, But I need some ideas as to trapping sparrows, as the Universal Sparrow Trap will not go thru the access hole. Any ideas?

Yes buying that sparrow trap was one of the best things I did. Deb your in Ponca ? Be sure let me know when your 1 hour to hour and a half away from Tahlequah. We won't mention what for. heh heh

All Compartments taken and no SPARROWS! 13 compartments, now working on expansion for next year.

I do about the same as Craig, works great. Louise will have some input on this.

Thank you Louise I appreciate it.

I could not remember what size hole you made for the Universal sparrow Trap to let sparrows in and keep PM's out of the trap?

Don't know whether I am late or on time, but we now have eggs here in eastern Oklahoma.

Still continuing to use the above trap with good success. Should of got one quicker.

I have one house with PM's 15 ft from the house and one with martins that is 20 feet from the house and no trees.

I see them quite often in this area. But no pic.

I received the Universal Sparrow Trap I ordered and have already trapped 2 of 6 sparrows that have been a thorn in my side. No PM eggs yet, but things are looking up.