Purple Martin Forum

An update. They figured out the SREHs pretty quickly. We have 2 SY pairs building nests. :grin: I have 3 compartments open on 1 side that we can see so as to discourage sparrows until my trap arrives and 1 on the other side. Both pair have chosen to top on each side. On the 3 opening side we have ot...

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I got the house up last weekend and had 3 visitors on Wednesday and 2 have been back constantly since then. I changed the rooms from 6x6 to 6x12 with SREHs. They seem very intimidated by the entrances but I assume they'll figure them out soon enough. I did see ...

Hi everyone, we recently purchased a home in Central Texas. I've wanted to be a landlord for these marvelous birds for some time and now I have the chance. Is it too late to put up a house?