Purple Martin Forum

Speaking of birds listening leads to the question, what frequency range are these birds using :?: Perhaps they are hearing things we cannot! Sounds that attract and sounds that annoy. Are they hearing something that's driving them away and if so how can you tell? "Many insects, rodents, bats, a...

Why not play human activity sounds and/or children playing and/or music if that is what they like?

I use the Apple IPod to start and stop playing the DawnSong on any schedule I set for as many times as I want. It can also be scheduled to play the daytime chatter. The system is completely contained inside my martin house and it works great. I'm going to test a motion sensing camera app this summer...

Thanks for all the compliments. I'm really looking forward to attracting some Martins. I lowered the house for the first time today and am already enjoying the experience! Glynn B: Design is from Chuck Abare: www.chuckspurplemartinpage.com I made the SREH's myself as detailed on my website. Peggy: T...

I finally finished my Martin House and installed it at the local campground today thanks to the permission of the owner and help from my Dad. It has 16 units + 2 gords, SREH on a steel pole with a winch. It has two unique features which are the DawnSong played from an Apple I-Pod and Iron-on transfe...