High wind question??

[Larry D]

I am still trying to attract my first PMs. Last year I had a pole bend a little from gusty winds. Ever since I lower the houses when high winds are predicted. Will lowered houses prevent SYs from stopping at my sight?

[Dave Duit]

Hi Larry,
As soon as the winds pass put the house back up. I have had martins take up housing as low as 7 feet off the ground. This isn't a normal height, but you can attract martin even at lower heights. I wish you the best. Don't get discouraged; it took me 5 years before my first pair.

[Waydog]

I leave mine lowered one section now all the time. Mine are 10 feet high, no problem for the pm's. The winds dont rock and sway them as much now.

[Ed Pace]

Hi Larry: I don't know what kind of pole you have but what I did with one of my poles that I was worried about was to insert a small diameter pipe inside the existing pole, that makes it much stronger.

Ed

[Larry D]

Thanks for the replies. The houses are all back up, Dawnsong playing, waiting for the birds!! My Trio 24 Castle now has a strand of the cable broken, so I've got another project. This country living certainly keeps one busy!!