Purple Martin Forum

Doug, that's funny. Have to throw in a cigarette or 2 for warming purposes.

Same with the Crane flies here in Sulphur.
Phil, thanks and I hope I get some!

Thanks! I got it done. Hopefully, I'll get some new tenants

I was gifted a few S&K Bo 9s. I ordered and received tunnel attachments for them, but no directions and i can't find anything online. Anybody know how to attach? Looks like I may have to drill?

I was gifted a few S&K Bo 9s. I ordered and received tunnel attachments for them, but no directions and i can't find anything online. Anybody know how to attach? Looks like I may have to drill?

Ah Ernie Els! I wonder what a John Dailey modification would look like??

After it warms up today, the rest of the week looks nice in Southern Louisiana! I'm excited this week also bc I have my first Troyer gourds coming in.

Typical Ell type guys I see! I bet you allow PMs that are actually illegal immigrants to live free of rent in your cavities.

Spiderman, what are ells?.

Nice! No PMs here yet. I only had 3 pair last year. Starting year 3!

My first year I had this happen. About 15 PMs. I flipped tons of crickets and consumed most. I was elated, well until the next day when they left. Like you, I felt like at least I helped them along in the journey.

Dave those are 10+ miles away and are brackish water. There are several ponds within a few miles of my house. I was just curious.

Randy, why do you suppose the PMs prefer the wood over the plastic ? Cooler? Better grip?

CC and Phil, my birds are Louisianian, so you never know! Lol
Randy, that is awesome and thanks for sharing!
I wonder if the SYs returning that don't go back to where they were born come back to the same area(nearest colony) or go miles away?
Thanks for the replies!

Do purple martins inbreed? I assume they don't, but couldn't find any literature on it. Thanks

Definitely lots of water resources here in SWLA, I was just curious of their preferences. Thanks for replying!

I agree

How close does a water source have to be to your colony? I'm not sure where my PMs go, but there are a few ponds within 2 miles.

Thanks. Does it matter how much gourds sway?

A friend graciously gave me a few S&K gourds. I don't have any others, but have a 16 compartment house with four 6" aluminum perch rods attached. What's the best way to attach the gourds to the house? Thanks!