Purple Martin Forum

I used it last year and submitted my nest information. I cant seem to find it and by the responses I have received either folks did not like it or it has been removed.

Is this still available . If so where

I'm in Central Virginia ...last year lone scout came March 8th then several followed . Normally by March 15th I had at least 10 . Thus far none. Another landlord has reported 2 later than normal. Another who had some February 27th last year has none yet. Not sure whats up

Garry

Water source pond nearby

OK all of you long timer landlords. I have a potential new landlord in my area seeking an opinion on locating a PM pole near his house, As you will see he lives in the mountains about 1700 feet up. The pole when looking at the picture will be left side of the house on a flat area 15 feet from the ga...

Yes I did this but I also recall someone doing a GPS map or Google Map back then circling trees that should be removed. I did remove the trees and Wow I now have three poles all gourds...48 . Thanks for finding this picture.

Garry

No there was a group that looked at the site via google map and made recommendations. I have been on his site but this location is about 1700 feet up. He lives on a small mountain. I may have to contact the PM Association.

About four years ago In trying to setup my Martin Houses I had someone do a geo assessment on my property. I forgot how I requested this. I have a new PM landlord wanting advice of where to locate some housing in the Mountains. Does anyone recall who you contact?


Garry

So Last year with the increase in Martins there was an increase in Hawk attacks. So if i place a owl decoy about 20 feet away from gourds..will this scare off the Martins? Trees are about 40-60 feet away (one large one)

I found out you should not use a impact drill (which I was) Just a standard drill not impact drill. Makes the difference in the sound very smooth.

I purchased a worm wheel winch this year for my 18 gourd pole. Was wondering if anyone else had experience with this type of winch. When I raise it up using a cordless drill it makes a loud chatter but bringing the gourds down is very smooth & silent.

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Was on a forum posting in Jan 2021
You have to sign on to microsoft once u go there

Does anyone have any experience with this report created 2021? Always concerned about a virus

Garry

There are two post listed on the scout arrival screen . Just scroll down and select Virginia and view reports. One is near me and the other in South Boston. I'm near Lynchburg

Saw my first Large Brown Martin.......Just passing through and checked out my gourds

Would love to see a picture of your misting system connected to your housing units. In central virginia its rare we go beyond 100 degrees but one never knows .

Garry

What i do is use a tomato plant funnel or sometimes referred to as towers. . I cut it open on one side (adjust to height you need) then zip tie it at the bottom of the pole. Then stuff it with bird netting. Thus far landlord three snakes 0. They can't move an inch

Garry

Our temperatures here have been low 30's at night and wind gusts up to 15 Mph. Last night 27. I have not seen him this week. Another established colony a mile from me said he has not seen his 4 PM's in three days (they showed up on March 26th . If they show up I intend to go over and try supplementa...

So this is my second year to have a colony. Last year I had 8 pairs 15 fledging . Thee first came in first week of April. This year on March 25 a adult male (after second year) showed up just in the morning but did not stay. A week later he showed up again with three compartments opened up. He did n...

oops thanks