Purple Martin Forum

Screech owls don't bother martins. Screech owls are a perch and pounce type of predator. There is easier prey for the screech elsewhere on the ground. That's good to know! I had seen the screech owls catch a Cedar Waxwing recently, which made me worry about the Martins. I'm happy to report that the...

Hi everyone, I could use some advice about protecting my purple martins from nearby owls. I have an S&K two-story martin house with crescent-style doors that has been successful in past years, but this season has been a bit tricky. Context: There's an occupied eastern screech owl box about 40-50...