Purple Martin Forum

Got it. Thanks!

Hello - I have 2 Conley ll gourds with sreh on my gourd rack. Unfortunately, a pair of starlings have built a nest in one of them :evil: . I've been tearing out the nests, but they just build a new one. I've noticed there are no sparrows around because I think they're afraid of the starlings. I had ...

Conrad Baker wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 08, 2026 7:40 am

Do it sooner than later. I doubt that changing them will affect anything.

Got it. Thanks

flyin-lowe wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 08, 2026 6:56 am

Wont be a problem. Martins have site fidelity but don't always nest in the exact same cavity they did from year to year. Some do some don't. I have a variety of Troyer gourds as well as 2 T 14's.

Thanks for the information.

LoneOakMartin wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 07, 2026 5:57 pm

Yes you can. The martins will take to it easily.

Thanks!

Hello, I'm wondering if I will lose the few martins I have if I change the type of gourd this season. I currently have Natureline gourds, which I bought about 15 years ago They do not have a tunnel nor do they have a porch. I'd like to replace one or two with the "Troyer Vertical Gourd SREH Con...