Lowering the house?

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asop
Posts: 17
Joined: Sun Apr 16, 2017 3:19 pm
Location: Delavan

Does it bother the martins if I would lower (straight drop down on pulley system) to clear out the sparrow nests?
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Thomas Maddox
Posts: 456
Joined: Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:23 pm
Location: Sulphur, Louisiana

Generally, no. They may fly around and fuss for a short time, but will come back when you leave. Some may even stay there while you lower. A good time to do it is in the early evening while the PMs are out and about. NEVER lower it during dark hours. Hope this helps.
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Martintown33
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Joined: Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:21 pm
Location: Laplace,La
Martin Colony History: Colony started in 1998. 2 s&k modified houses and gourd rack

Agree with Thomas.. your martins won’t mind if you lower…
Good luck
Rob
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Laplace, La
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