Purple Martin Forum

I am very disappointed that PMCA would even publish not one but 2 letters from people who have PM housing promoting allowing HOSP and starlings to coexist with PMs. There are so many proud PM landlords who do all we can to provide safe housing and reading these letters is so deflating. In fact, the ...

I've tried for years to attract PMs and this year have success. Still fighting HOSP but I have 4 PM babies that should be fledging. My question is that there are about 20 or more PMs around the PM house calling and encouraging the babies to fly daily. I'm surprised at the number of PMs (plus 20) who...

My question to the experts is when should we take down the gourds. Shall I leave them open so the Martins can go in and out? Or should I begin to take them down to clean and store right away now that everyone has fledged? This is our 1st year volunteering to monitor the established Clarksville Park ...

I moved my trio Mini Castle to the south side of our property and are we getting martins this year. I know they must be younger to arrive so late in the year but I am happy. My hubby built the S&S Controller and we have caught 10 starlings so far this season, but not a single house sparrow. We n...