Purple Martin Forum

That is a good point regarding housing type. What I've seen on the lake and in the area have been traditional houses. I'll pay more attention to the farms outside the area.

Regardless, my tenants stayed for only a few days. I can only speculate that they found housing in an established colony.

We have tenants!

A young couple took up residence on May 12.

And two days later they have brought some friends by to take a look.

We certainly enjoy listening to their unique call and watching their graceful flight!

Thank you to all who offered suggestions and encouragement.

All of the responses are appreciated, they are very helpful. For anyone who finds themselves in the Syracuse area, we live next to Lakeside Park so if you are at the park and see anyone outside be sure to say hello. Four birds visited yesterday and were mildly curious about the house. Their behavior...

I will paint the interior black and get some gourds. And smear some mud. Hopefully there are still a few homeless birds.

11" deep x 8" high x 6" wide.

I live in northern Indiana and have a 32-hole Taverner-style house with starling resistant-openings. 12 feet high. White with light grey trim and roof. The inside boxes are painted white. Box sizes are consistent with recommendations. There are perches in front of each hole to assist entry and exit....

I went through the pile at Lowe's until I found one that was reasonably straight. My treated 4x4 did twist slightly after drying. No issue so far with post supporting the house, a 32 holer which weighs about a hundred pounds. It does sway a bit in the wind, but not that much and I really have no con...