Purple Martin Forum

Thank you both for weighing in Tom and MY FYN and answering about the super gourds. I too support PMCA when I can too. Mr Tom that is extremely important information you have passed along regarding the opening.

Awwww thank you Mr Brent and CC. I truly was relieved when you said that your baby didn’t make a sound either, Mr CC. I uncovered the house but haven’t seen him again, however, I have seen them in the past zoom in like a bullet, without any indication they were anywhere to be seen so I’m not upset a...

Girl you got to be down and dirty with these illegals!!! Today I moved a starling trap to another location in my yard. This contraption is spring loaded, if them son of a guns even half way stick their ugly head inside that gigantic hole they’re a goner. I have to be honest though because all I caug...

Hey all my PM family!!!!!!! I am happy to announce the very first male Adult PM !!! I was walking a path going back inside my house, after completing my last chore for my other feathered friends, when all at once and I don’t know why, I looked up in the sky and right over me flying really close over...

Mr CC where can super gourds be bought?
Also, I’m contemplating buying 4 excluder gourds to attach to a trendsetter
Thank you

CONGRATULATIONS LisaJ!!!!!!!!
I’m doing the happy dance for you right now!!!!!

You’re welcome Lisa!!! Hope that sheds some light on your question about feeding other feathered friends.
Aren’t we blessed to be able to get our hands on those sweet “GRANDS” that quickly?
My only grandson lives the exact same distance, from me, lol.

Good morning LisaJ. Not bragging, I promise. I feed EVERY species of bird, native and those migrating through the area. I would venture to say, feeding these other feathered friends has no bearing whatsoever on PM’s. I’ve never felt they were intimidated or threatened by any other bird except birds ...

Mr Tom, good news for me, especially when you said as the colony ages, they will arrive earlier and earlier. I wondered that. I totally agree regarding the cleaning of nests, mites are disastrous. Had I not done nest checks and placed fresh bedding with 1/4 tsp sevin, I would have lost the babies fo...

Mr Terry, good morning. You have made some startling discoveries. I’m definitely interested in the more experienced landlords opinions. I regret that I haven’t been a good landlord over the years, but that has changed now. These other landlord gentlemen and ladies will answer I’m sure and give insig...

Congrats Mr gmmajor from Toledo Bend Country, Many La.
I’ve heard through my brother, that is also a PM landlord, Shreveport La had scouts arrive last week, I’m 60 miles south of there !!

Mr Tom, I’m dragging up the rear, but wanted to congratulate and tell you how very excited to learn that your babies are back and I would venture to say that the fella that took the worm was there in years past. Thank you so much for letting us know. Lord Bless you in 2026 for a most successful year...

Congratulations Lisa!!!! I too can feel your excitement. In years past, when my husband and boys would drive up the driveway from work , I would run to them and just holler, doing the happy dance “hey, guess what” the Martins arrived home today!!” They would look at each other and break out in a smi...

My goodness Mr Ron!!! So happy for you and your PM family!!! It’s ok Mr Ron, time truly flies us by, more importantly, you did announce arrival lol. For that, your PM Martin family like me, are encouraged by this announcement, as I’m still awaiting arrival. I admire you for having hosted these sweet...

Congratulations Mr Phil!!!

Congratulations Sonja!!!! Best to you for 2026!!!
Can’t wait to post my sweet babies return this year.

How did you guess?

Mr Phil, I thank you myself, I am saving how to instructions to my notes, so I can refer back for instructions in the future.

Oh Mrs Susan, I am so excited for you and envious at the same time, lol
So very happy for the arrival of your babies, and the sweet reply of happiness they showed you back!
Talk about putting a smile on our faces, so right!!

Mr Brent, Mr Mike would get my vote too.