Purple Martin Forum

Hello all, I am interested in putting up a Chickadee nesting box, and I was wondering if anyone could give me any insight to this? Such as...the best location, anyway of attracting them to it, and how far would it need to be from a bluebird nesting box? I currently have Black-capped Chickadees comin...

John,

Thank you for the info. I'm only a couple of hours from this site, so I may try to visit.

Thanks again...

So is dusk the best time to view this roost, or would you be able to see any activity during the day?

Thank you all for easing my mind...I want to do the right thing.

It is so nice to know there is this wonderful forum full of tons of info for us newbies!

Thanks again

Hello all, I am a newbie this year, and I have been very fortunate in attracting several pairs of martins. I have two nests, as of yesterday, that each have two eggs in my Trendsetter 12. The temperature here in Northern Missouri the next few mornings will be around 37 degrees. I didn't know if some...

Chuck,

Could you tell me what size lens you used to get these wonderful shots? I have a Nikon D40 with a 55-200mm VR lens, which does good, but not as good as yours.

Deb,

May you be blessed with peace, strength and comfort during this time.

Amy

Thank you all for the helpful information! Louise...I'm not sure of the brand of house I have. It is a 12 unit house made out of pvc, and it looks a lot like the Trendsetter. Connie...I live west of Kirksville about 20 miles and I'm 45 miles from the Iowa line.

Is there a certain grade of cement I should be using? My housing came with no instructions, and for a first time landlord being without instructions isn't the best.

Hello...in the process of becoming a first time landlord. I live in Northern Missouri, and I'm really anxious about getting my housing set up. I have a 12 room pvc house similar to the Trendsetter. I didn't know when I could start the cement work to get this under way? I of course want to do this ri...