Purple Martin Forum

correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the sreh opening supposed to be 1 3/16" (1.1875)

Congratulations. I must be nice..

Boy, I was asking myself why I don't see any PM's till I see your post Gobbler T. I'm amassed and totally respectful of your patience. As they say good things happen to those who wait.. So far I haven't see a thing, no starlings, no sparrows.. It seem like the most of the county is with out PM.. Hav...

Put sewing needle thru them and wiggle it..

These are great guards shown here Thanks Davlyn for sharing your idea. How long it took for the birds to accept this? I want the PM to settle here first, and if there is any problems install the guard. I'm concerned that installing the guard now would prevent some Pm to settle in I'm I right about t...

Thank to you both for fine job you guys doing, but you forgot to mark arrivals in Georgia Last adult reported March 17,and last subadult March 25.. In my area there are lots of posts with gourds and no PM. Still waiting..

Good luck Tony. As they say good things happen to those who patiently wait. It is a lesson for me, you have waited this long and I got a feeling you maybe rewarded.. This is my second year, so, never know..

:lol: Good thing I filled out my arbor day survey so I can get 10 free trees...I was headed to the mailbox and very high up...there she was! Soaring high and beautiful. I threw off my cap to show my blonde hair and threw up my arms with a hello! I dropped one of my houses to fix the decoy that is h...

Thanks for the heads up Kevin. Hoping to get some here around Savannah, GA. So far I haven't see a thing..

Hi All, What amuses me, the pattern or lack there of the birds follow. One would think the most southern stated would see birds first because the overnight/day temperatures and therefore plenty of food. As the weather get warmer would be normal to see them moving northward.. I guess I should quit tr...

Nice photos , a pleasure to see.

And I'm still waiting to see one in Guyton,GA area..

.. and remember they on Daylight Saving Time as well..

That looks cold, brrr

Congratulations! This season going to be ever more enjoyable knowing that all is well.

Connie wrote:Great way of thinking....and you know duct tape....what won't it work on?
Welcome newbie!

Where are you in GA? Lived in Marietta and Jonesboro for a while in the 80's.

Near Savannah..

Hi, Newbie here so please be easy on me ;).. as for the cd player I would suggest to try to use player that you got already, and it may work. In preparation for my "Dawnsong" arrival I have successfully tried to use my boombox (cheap Chinese brand) with cd in the player and the "play&...