Purple Martin Forum

Last year before the martins arrived. The house sparrows attempt to takeover of the martin houses was relentless. I shot a few with a pellet gun. But, they wised up quickly and knew what was coming when I stepped on the porch with the gun. I removed the winter bird feeders from my yard to lower the ...

I took 3 of 4 house down today. Left 1 up for any wayward travelers. Will take it down next weekend

I took 3 of 4 house down today. Left 1 up for any wayward travelers. Will take it down next weekend

Today in Vine Grove Kentucky. I removed 3 of my 4 Martin houses. All 4 were houses empty of fledglings. I left 1 house up for any wayward travelers and that will be removed next weekend. Sad to see them go but what an amazing year for new babies. I did not get an official count but can say there was...

I lost 2 babies last year in that style SK house. I have closed them off this year.

Here in Vine Grove KY. I had a scout show up March 22nd. It hung around about 20 minutes and flew off. No arrivals since