Purple Martin Forum

If you go to the purple Martin scout arrival map and go down to select the states you can pick which state you’re interested in and then you can click on the year and put 2022 and it should give you all the purple Martin landlords in that tri-state area by state. I hope this helps you find the answ...

:?: Anyone successfully hosting PM colonies near the tri-state corner of KY, VA and TN, particularly in the areas of Harrogate TN, Ewing VA or Middlesboro KY?? We moved here a year ago and havent seen any PMs around. Trying to attract some now with newly put-up houses and gourds. Maybe its because t...

Nicely done :thumbup:

Thank you Ms DebA! I do lay Sevin dust in the corners and crevices of the loft every after thorough cleaning. I also have the mite drops for pigeons. I can confidently say that my pigeons are free of lice and mites, 'till I basket them with other birds this racing season I just have to be vigilant f...

Thanks Gents! Appreciate the insights. That's what Im afraid of.. as much as I want to put up another PM House.. Im afraid that the mites will make it to my pigeon lofts and ruin a racing season :(

PM are very good to have with the pigeons as they have outstanding Hawk alarm instincts!

Anyone here caring for both?? Couple of years ago i used to care for Purple Martins(PM) and had 3 racks of gourds for their yearly migration. Every time I did clean their gourds/house they always had bird mites. Specially when they're raising their youngs and fledglings. Hence I stop having them whe...

great update!

The gourd rack in the back has the anti-sway rods I installed, while single stack rack in front does not.

http://youtu.be/pMjvUSMiugc

so far 30~40 knot gusts with Arthur here in our area, Chesapeake VA.

Congrats

Congrats

I never saw these chicks come out till just these last two days learning to fly...

Emil Pampell-Tx wrote:However, a disadvantage is that a hawk can very easily catch them when they are sitting on the porches, they are sitting ducks for a hawk.

I guess there will always be a disadvantage to an advantage.

so far no raptors around my area.

Joez, I just lowered my round pole half way and taped the bottom part of the sliding tube ..pix attached. I use a strong vinyl tape. I lowered mine just half way since I have about 19 fledgers in that round pole gourds. Storm will brush our coast tomorrow. http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/membe...

I learn something everyday.. I guess one big advantage of houses with porches is during fledging phase. I noticed that all four chicks are outside hanging out as they all learn to fly, while the ones ion the gourds, only 1 chick at a time could hang out :( http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/membe...

16 June

Thanks guys! I do hope that the chicks let others take their turn.
I do nest checks every four days and it seems everyone is equal in weight

I noticed these two aggressive chicks have their heads outside the gourd doors waiting for mom & pop to land and hand the food into their mouths.... Do the parents by pass them once in a while and bring food/feed the less aggressive chicks inside?? Thanks http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/me...

Wow, seems like he's back to his old turf.
Thanks for sharing.

He must be working hard feeding the family!
Hope he's not ill though.

I noticed both legs are banded.

DebA wrote:That's how I feel! Mine are at 58 babies and 11 more eggs to go. I enjoyed your pictures. As many babies as I see I always enjoy seeing more!
Deb

Thanks Deb