Purple Martin Forum

Central KY. Four 12 unit complxes - nesting pairs in 10 or 11 of each. After hatch, birds in flocks - too many to count. Past two days, no return. Fare the well. See you next year!

I'm obviously not good at tongue in cheek. I do shoot sparrows. But, their love for this junk S&K house has made my job a lot easier. They are leaving alone all th other five condo complexes. Think I'll leave it up for awhile.

3-4 years ago I purchased from Lowes an S&K house and pole. Never could attract Martins in spite of a couple moves. But sparrows love it Flimsy construction - pole very problematic. Decided to junk it but it sat lowered through the winter until I could get help for removal. It still sits, full o...

Thanks, Stan. Great pictures. I'm really intrigued now. Will have to research how to mount the gourds. This site is about 1/2 mi from the house where we have 5 active houses with about 25 nesting pair, so hope to get it up in time for this year's fledgelings to check it out b4 they depart -- ready f...

I'm contemplating installing a windmill to power aerator for 1 1/4 acre farm pond. Mounted on a 25 ft pole, like a light pole. I'd like to hang Martin gourds on the pole at 12 - 15 foot level. Plenty of room below the fan which will be always active. Doe anybody have experience with such? Or advice?...

Central Kentucky. Two pair arrived this morning. 17 nests last year - hope the rest are on the way.

Our first returners this morning. Two pair. 17 nests last year. Hope the rest are on the way!?

Readying HUMMINGBIRD FEEDERS For April 15 hanging. Past three years they've appeared on April 18. Bet they don't show up, either!? Glad the Martins aren't here yet - this is ugly!.

Central KY - 30 mi S of Lexington. On Mar 24, one happy male helped me put up my last house. Here about 10 min. Nary a sign since. Past few nights, even the sparrows have deserted!