Purple Martin Forum

I use the thicker pole for my fountain rack and love it. Again, better- thicker pole.

Kathy.. cant wait for details... and hopefully a link so we can enjoy your cam too.

How about something like a fact page Purple Martins: *Martins eat Insects not seeds * Martins migrate every year to Brazil and return faithfully to their North American nesting sites * Martins Need Human Help for Housing and survival. * Martins are a protected Species under the Migratory Bird Treaty...

The pool noodle pieces work great. Cut off about a two inch section and stuff in the hole. A lovely lime green looks cool. It's hard to find off season, but surely not near Panama City. I cut off about a 2 inch section and then cut it in half so it fits the SREH perfectly. Tight enough to hold on i...

Krushing.....Don't know what kind of 1.9 tri tel pole is holding up your S&K Barn, but I can absolutely guarantee you that a 40/45 mph wind gust bend my neighbors poles to where they were not useable.. I helped him take them down!!!!!!!! He took down what he called in his own words "piece ...

I don't know if people have modified the poles that have bent, or over loaded them, or not put them in the sleeve in the ground deep enough( my suspicion) ... but mine has held up in amazing winds here in Texas. I don't have the slightest bend in it at all.... It might not be typical, but my persona...

I have had both natural and plastic Gourds. The Plastic gourds I have are: the Super gourds ( PMCA: I think they hold up the best) , I have Naturlaine, I have Bo gourds, and Big Bo gourds. My favorite plastic gourd is the Super Gourd- nice thick and super easy to care for, but my Martins always inha...

Brian I do know for a fact that the original poles that the plastic barnes come on will not stand up to a windy area, as Ive seen first hand my neighbors poles both bending..those fountain rack poles S&k sells seem to look a lot sturdier, but know nothing about them..1.9" would seem strong...

[quote="Louise Chambers"]Kelly, People are welcome to discuss any martin products they are using by name, just not where to buy them. It wouldn't be very helpful to try to discuss things without including names/brands. (Forum policy reads, We invite discussion of all types of martin housin...

I have been getting caught up on all the posts lately and feel compelled to put this out there regarding that "cheap" plastic Martin house I think many people are referring to in various posts. I know a few years ago it was a no no on here to talk about it by name so Ill refrain from stati...

John.. I moved too and am having to start over as well.... May the wings of Martins grace both our new colonies this year.

kehunter..... that really is a very cool map. It show's us a good wind flow from Brazil.

Strong southerly winds today... Bringing our Purple Friends closer:) LOVE this wind map someone mentioned here on the forum..
http://hint.fm/wind/

Maybe time to put up a decoy . They aren't just for attracting martins. Since they are a little " slower" lol than a live Martin, the hawk will often focus on getting the decoy and it gives everyone else a split second lead time that might mean the difference in living or becoming a meal.

Wood Glue... Works beautifully for mine... , can be sanded down and painted like a piece of fine furniture..

Texas winds haven't been from the South until this week.... We have more cold on the way toward the end of this week too... I hope they stay south a little while longer. I have a picture of my colony on valentines day years ago with Martins on the house and in the snow!

Whoa.. Looks like a couple of places in Florida are spotting Martins much earlier (today) than previous years.. hmmmm

Thanks for sharing.. that is GREAT!

So glad to see one finally in LA.... that means Texas will be next! YIPPEE...

Such exciting news.... I cant wait to hear that familiar sound