Purple Martin Forum

Yep, that is a Killdeer nest. Good eye...they can be hard to spot.

Good point Louise. Just seen an advertisement for it and thought it might be easier to apply but can see where martins would be tempted to try eating them. That would not be good.

Has anyone ever tried seven granules?

I would also be very interested in what other nothern ohio landlords have to say. I know that I have only ever seen one in my lifetime while walking along a river in NW ohio. It was huge. It was all coiled up in some tall grass as I almost stepped on it. Scared the sh_ _ out of me!

Simply AWESOME! !

Sounding good Sharon. With warmer weather tomorrow and this weekend I hope you some nest building going on. If not, at least you might pick up another pair or two. Fingers crossed for ya; you have waited long enough. I think this is your year!
Johnny

I know how you feel Sharon. This is my first year trying and kinda have the same situation. I had my first ASY male show up a week after Easter. He attracted a female 4 days later and I thought all was looking great as she actually stayed for 4 days. Then we had some crappie weather for about a week...

I know how you feel Sharon. This is my first year trying and kinda have the same situation. I had my first ASY male show up a week after Easter. He attracted a female 4 days later and I thought all was looking great as she actually stayed for 4 days. Then we had some crappie weather for about a week...

That is GREAT news! Hope you end up with even more SY's this year.

First, Thanks Jody. There are nothing but awesome people on this site with lots of valuable information. THANKS TO ALL. :grin: Second, Thanks Mark. I also love the K-Series. Think the martins will like them too...I hope. One of the big selling points for me was the 3" pole. My racks are in the ...

Hi everyone. I am a new member of the forum and this is my first year attempting to attract martins. I am starting the year with 2 new K-Series 24 gourd racks with troyer horizontal gourds with conley II entrances. I raised my racks on easter and had my first ASY male show up a week later. He has be...