Purple Martin Forum

I keep record of when Martins arrive at many sites. They were all returning several weeks early before it got cloudy and cold mid march. Then they dropped off and were arriving on schedule or a few days behind. It is probably cool cloudy weather. My first one arrived today which is the 92nd day of t...

This morning I saw a martin roost ring in or around Belva Deer Lake (Iowa). I wondered if anyone could narrow down the location for me. Thanks

This morning I saw a martin roost ring in or around Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge (Missouri). I wondered if anyone could narrow down the location for me. Thanks

Where does a person that doesn't work in the sign industry obtain this material? Thanks

I have cut holes in between all of my 6X6 compartments with a 2 inch hole saw below the center of the compartment. You can either go to the compartment behind or to the side. I see a slight preference for the 90 degree angle.

I can see my colony from house. I don't open any entrances until I see the first martin. Then I open them a little at a time. If the one they want isn't open you will see them hanging around it and you can open it up. I have to battle sparrows year round though and they are much easier to kill/trap ...

I would like to have directions or GPS coordinates for roosts in Carrolton,Mo. Bonnots Mill,Mo Fremont,Ia and Atchison, Ks. Have always wanted to see one. Thanks

To work well it needs to look like one of martin houses. So I believe it needs to be on the pole which is not a big deal. Bury it it deep and use a sack of ready mix. Mine has been up for ten years. It traps hell out of starlings, I have never had one nest in a martin house. I have a CO2 BB pistol t...

Thanks, I trap and shoot all year. I in farm country. I have an S & S that works great until I start opening doors then is is somewhat less effective I Have 8 spare-o-doors which the sparrows get wise to after I catch 20 or so. Of course I have my shotgun which is very effective if the aren't on...

I have many sparrows and starlings. In spite of all the killing. I never can decide how many apartments to open up when the first birds show up.