kevin kastel
- blissfield, MI
- lenawee County
- I have had martins for 10 years, my father got them here and now i have continued what he started. We have about 100 pair that come every year. They get here about April 15th and they left the first week of September.
- 10942 riga hwy
blissfield, MI 49228
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- Posted: September 2008
Greg Berger
- Delta, OH
- Fulton County
- I have two SuperGourd rack colonies with 24 gourds total. For 2007 season I had 20 martin pairs and 75 babies fledged. 2008 will be my 9th year. Be hopeful – I only had 2 pair my 1st year.
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- Posted: January 2008
Ronald Shaffer
- Beverly, OH
- Washington County
- The 08 season was my 5th one as an active landlord, and I ended up hosting 23 breeding pairs. Big fan of the natural gourd, but I do offer plastic SuperGourds and Troyer Horizontals as well. Starting with the 09 season, I will try my hand at raising my own natural gourds, so I could use advice in this area. I ride my motorcycle all over SE Ohio and northcentral WV. Would be more than happy to help out anyone I can.
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- Posted: June 2007
Sonja Coble
- Athens, OH
- Athens County
- I have been an active landlord for 5 years. Our most recent breeding season included 12 pairs with over 50 babies fledged. Housing includes a Lone Star Alamo and a SuperGourd rack. We have successfully fed in harsh weather and maintain bluebird and tree swallow houseing as well.
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- 740-592-3083
- Posted: March 2006
Connie Spotts
- Clarklake, MI
- Jackson County
- I have two aluminum houses with super gourds hanging from them. I also have a horizontal gourd rack of 18 and a new swing down system with 18 gourds that I am testing out this year.
- 100 Crispell Lake Rd
Clarklake, MI 49234
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- 517-529-9031
- Posted: April 2005
D. Michael Worley
- New Marshfield, OH
- Athens County
- As a mentor, I feel best qualified to assist those who are struggling to become PM landlords. In 2004, after 34 years of trying, I finally achieved my goal by hosting 4 breeding pairs.
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- Posted: June 2005
MARY STARKEY
- Franklin, OH
- Warren County
- This is my second year of being a landlord and I must be doing something right because I have 6 pair this year and the 2nd year birds have not yet returned so I may get more. Last year I had 4 pair and fledged 20 babies. I would be willing to share what I know and find out what I do not know. The more people we get to care about these facinating birds the better. They bring great joy to my life.
- 3200 Beal Rd.
Franklin, OH
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MIKE LACER
- Oak Harbor, OH
- Ottawa County
- This is our 3rd year. We are learing more each year and had 25 pairs last year that fledged 103 martins. Don't know everything but will do my best to help you.
- 1629 Touss.port.
Oak Harbor, OH
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- 419-898-2275
PAUL CLARKE
- Mineral City, OH
- Location of my colony site is approximately 1/2 hr. south of Canton, Ohio, near Atwood Lake. Besides Purple Martins we have Cliff, Tree, Barn and Bank Swallows nesting on this farm. Glad to help others get started with martins.
- 9295 Lake View Rd
Mineral City, OH
- 330-343-9881
NILE MCCAIN
- Lima, OH
- I have helped establish several colonies, rebuilding house to make them more attractive.
- 3227 W. Breese Rd.
Lima, OH
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- 419-991-6451
- Posted: March 2005
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- Williston, OH
- Mentor for Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan
- PO Box 334
Williston, OH 43468-0334
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Kiira Olszko
Caleb Parke
- Findlay, OH
- USA County
- I have been interested in purple martins for about two years now and this is my first year putting up a house. I am really excited about it, and I hope that God will send some on over to my house.
I also hope God blesses everyone else.
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- Posted: March 2008
John Farley
- Berkey, OH
- Lucas County
- Years ago we had an active colony here on the farm, but it disappeared back in the 70s. I have been trying for 4 years, and just as I gave up, 2 pairs of sub adults came and have taken up residence. Hoping to find someone locally who can help me with nest checks as I am blind, but want very much to get a solid colony established again. I am open to advice and guidance. Thank you in advance. John
- 5500 Richfield Center Rd.
Berkey, OH 43504-9740
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- Posted: June 2007
Bryan Berkbigler
- Grove City, OH
- USA County
- I love to watch birds and have always wanted a Purple Martin colony. I live in a subdivision called Creekside in Grove City, OH. I have my Purple Martin birdhouse constructed and ready to go.
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- Posted: May 2007
John M
- Pataskala, OH
- Licking County
- Fascinated by these birds for years through my amish country travels. New T10 house with 4 SuperGourds in a very good location between my house, my barn and 1/2 acre pond. Will be utilizing an outdoor dawnsong recording this year (my first with housing) Would love to hear from other active landlords/mentors in the area. See purple martins every year at the pond and overhead, although not successful in finding active colony site.
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- Posted: February 2007
Nancy Miller
- Johnstown, OH
- Licking County
- This is my fourth year of trying to attract martins. I moved the house this year to a better location- 50 feet from the house and nearest big trees, and on the edge of our pond. I had 3 martins come and investigate in April. None of them stayed. I was playing the dawn song. What else can I do besides continue being patient? Thanks.
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- Posted: July 2005
Bill Wenger
- Carnegie, PA
- Allegheny County
- I put up a Coates Purple Martin Suite with (SREH) on May 1st of this year. This is located at our Cottage in Espyville, PA, so I can only check the activity every week or every other week. On May 15th, I believe I noticed a martin checking it out, it went from floor to floor and entered each suite, but I never did see that one return. I recently purchased a decoy, so will put that up shortly. Hopefully some young from around the area will check it out and return next year.
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- Posted: June 2005
Tammy Wlodarz
dan doll
- Cin, OH
- Hamilton County
- second year with house up. Am next to the ohio river and have a pretty open yard. Got excited the other day because I thought that I had a pair of martins at the Martin House. NO Just tree swallows. It sure beats house sparrows that i evict constantly. Should I evict the tree swallows?
- 5180 clareridge ct
Cin, OH 45238
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- Posted: May 2005
Rhonda McMahan
- Massillon, OH
- Stark County
- Hi, I just put up my first Martin house, it is a 14 room Lonestar. I have been reading up on Martins, trying to learn the acronyms (ie. Hosp, SY etc. ) I am having no problem attracting the starlings which I am trying to shoot with a pellet gun and tear out the nests regularly. My house is near a pond, in an open area and I think I have seen Martins close by. Thanks for any help. Rhonda
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- Posted: May 2005
terry trowbridge
- greensburg, IN
- decatur County
- I have no colony experience period. I have a new pond and someone mentioned putting up a martin house for lowering bug aggraivation. So I got on line to read about them and I\'m already in love with a bird I knew nothing about just a few days before. I guess I\'d never even seen one to my knowledge. But just reading about them has made me want to invite them to live in my space. And I don\'t want to get discouraged and give up on the idea from doing the wrong things off the bat. I have a good area for a house plus water near it too. I just need some advise. Some of these houses I\'ve looked at on line are expensive I thought for a bird house. I didn\'t realize they were that pricey. Anyway, thats some about me and my martin experiece which is none. All help appreciated. Thank You, Terry
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- Posted: April 2005
David
- Poland, OH
- Mahoning County
- Installed a 20 unit home this spring. It is located in an open area within 100 feet of our home and 50 -60 feet from trees. The house is attracting sparrows which I am cleaning out on a daily basis. Any suggestions or help is greatly appriciated.
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- Posted: April 2005
Bob & Jen Kuzak
- Harrow, ON
- Canada County
- Our martins have just arrived, and we appear to have only about 10 pairs, significantly down from approximately double that number last year. We are looking for advice on how we can continue to successfully attract Martins to our yard on the shores of Lake Erie.
Any experiences you could share would be sincerely appreciated!
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- Posted: April 2005
Laura Schafer
- Senecaville, OH
- Noble County
- I have purchased a 12 unit house. I just finished putting in together and have purchased a pole. I also just purchased the dawnsong. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm still debating on where to locate the box.
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- Posted: March 2005
Kevin Couch
- Erlanger, KY
- Kenton County
- I would love to get martins. I know it is very difficult, and I need a lot of help. I have some obstacles to overcome, but am willing to do what it takes.
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- Posted: March 2005
Mike Kimler
Patricia Kellogg
- West Farmington, OH
- Portage County
- I just bought a house on the portage/geauga county line - near Trumbull county. I have 2 abandoned Purple Martin Apartments on the property. I am trying to learn as much about the birds as I know they are important and I would love for them to "come home". The house was a sherrifs sale so I have no info on them from the former owners.
Please help me.
Thank you!
- 10028 Reynolds Rd
West Farmington, OH 44491
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- Posted: March 2005
Patricia Kellogg
- West Farmington, OH
- Portage County
- I just bought a house on the portage/geauga county line - near Trumbull county. I have 2 abandoned Purple Martin Apartments on the property. I am trying to learn as much about the birds as I know they are important and I would love for them to "come home". The house was a sherrifs sale so I have no info on them from the former owners. I was referred to you guys by the Audubon Society.
Please help me.
Thank you!
- 10028 Reynolds Rd
West Farmington, OH 44067
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- Posted: March 2005
Joe Teeter
- Union City, OK
- Darke County
- I am just getting started. I think I may order a new house (Coates WatersEdge) in the next couple weeks. It is 2/13/05 today. Any help or advice would be very welcome. Thank you Joe Teeter
- 310 N Division St
Union City, OK 45390
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- Posted: February 2005
Guy & mary Ellen Marlette
- Elicottville, NY
- Cattaraugus County
- I want to start a Martin House, but have no real experience. I want to do right from the beginning. Proper House, etc. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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- Posted: December 2004
JOANN LIBARKIN
- Akron, OH
- Summit County
- Just placed my order for housing. I live in Northeast Ohio. Any help that someone would like to give me, I would appreciate.
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JOHN ZUMBRUN
- Union City, OH
- Darke County
- First year colony. Have 2 breeding pairs. Will this years breeding pairs return next spring? Thanks, John Zumbrun
- 1992 Beamsville Rd.
Union City, OH
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CAREN WAGNER
- Lewis Center, OH
- Delaware County
- Need to know when to open housing and how to avoid unwanted occupants.
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STEVE & DEBBIE ANKRUM
VAN R. KELLY
- Perry, OH
- I have had a martin house up for years with no knowledge of how to attract them. The last two years I used the Dawnsong and each year I have had lookers but no keepers. This past season, I purchased a 12-unit gourd rack. I also have 8 SuperGourds and 4 natural gourds ready to go. I have noticed that each day in the skies above my site there are 8 to 10 feeding regularly. I believe my location of my gourds to be acceptable and am very excited about the opportunity of attracting martins. One of my biggest concerns is that I am a feeder of all types of birds and part of that population includes sparrows. I am not able to kill wildlife and am concerned about the proper timing of erecting houses without them being occupied too soon by undesirables. I will do anything short of extermination. I am in dire need of a mentor and am fully committed to being a good landlord.
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VERYL TURSKEY
- Massillon, OH
- Stark County
- Second year landlord, using gourds, dawn song, no martins. Had a pair stop by each year long enough for a picture, next day gone. I am looking around for a site near by, but have not found one yet. Plenty of houses slightly south of me.
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ERIC B WATERS
- Lakeview, OH
- I got a martin house for Christmas and going to put it up this Spring. Had no idea there was this kind of interest in martins.
- 420 South Main
Lakeview, OH
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DON BALL
- Clyde, OH
- I have been trying to attract Martins for three years. Have tried different housing and locations. I have played the dawn song and martins visit regularly but will not nest. I live within 1.5 air miles of the largest colony in the State of Ohio, that being Cunningham in Green Springs. I have read numerous books and articles, kept nest competitors away, but still no luck.
- 8520 NTR 196
Clyde, OH
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JIM NOLEN
- Clermont, OH
- I had 2 pairs nest last year after 1 1/2 years. They produced 4 eggs each and 1 died each. I have a lot of problems with sparrow and some starlings and I am not sure what the best way to get rid of them. I have a sparrow trap and removed about a dozen last year. There is just too many of them. I did do a nest cleaning during the suggested time and it didn't bother them. They stayed at the house until one day they were gone. I didn't notice where they went in the area but it is my understanding that they hang around for a while until the migrate. I did get some come around the houses and check it out but I don't think it was the mating pairs. I had a 8 unit house and got another 12 unit house for my birthday in june. I put it up while the pairs were still here and they went back and forth sitting on it so I am not sure what to look for this year but I am anxious for them to arrive.
- 1220 Neale Ln.
Clermont, OH
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ROBERT MAIER
- Massillon, OH
- Stark County
- I have had a martin house with 3 gourds under it, up for 3 years. I have trapped House Sparrows and played the dawnsong. No luck to date. I have had bluebirds and Tree Swallows nest in other houses in my yard. I want to work with an experienced martin landlord if possible. I would greatly appreciate the help!
- 11125 Gladdis St. SW
Massillon, OH
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SELDON L. BAILEY
- Norton, OH
- Last year I played the Dawnsong every morning just before daylight for the length of the Dawnsong tape. To my knowledge no martin ever came around. I did have 1 nest of Tree Swallows raise 4 young. I have a 12 SuperGourd setup, a 12 unit Trio house modified to 6 units with 4 SuperGourds hanging below. I plan to play the Dawnsong for 2 hours this year. This is 3 years trying. I am 68 years of age, I trust god will bless me with martins sometime in the near future. Any help I get will be much appreciated. Thanks.
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ROBERT CLEMONS
- Circleville, OH
- We just put up our martin house. It is a multiple 12 family house. We live on a farm so we have a lot of wide open space. It is located about 100' from our house. Right now we have the openings closed with paper cups. Should we take those out? We are located just south of Columbus, OH.
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RONALD L. KURTZ
- Apple Creek, OH
- We have just installed our units this year (2001) and have 3 active breeding pairs. We are excited to have Martins this first year as we know some people have had colonies up with no success. Please help us learn about purple martins. We live in an Amish community with lots of Martin housing available. We will share all our information with them as they have no computers!! Thank you. Ron & Julie
- 6333 E. Messner Rd.
Apple Creek, OH
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DAVE KUNATH
- Columbia Station, OH
- I have a TG-12 Martin House that I put up on May 25th. I have been playing the Dawn song CD on a daily basis in the morning, and even during the day. I have seen about three Martins hovering around the house, but none have taken residence yet.
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ALAN WALTER
- Carrollton, OH
- I am attempting to become a purple martin landlord. I erected a T-14 last spring without success but have hopes for this year. I also bought an insert trap for catching sparrows and an S & S Controller which has been quite successful in denting the starling population. I would like to visit a nearby site this spring to get ideas and enthusiasm from an active colony.
- 558 11th St. NW
Carrollton, OH
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- 330-471-2110
VICTORIA CROWE
- Springfield, OH
- I've purchased a house and am gearing up to put it out for the season. A total novice, but totally inspired to do this right and provide a beautiful home for a family in need of a safe place to live, I am doing my research and would appreciate advise and counsel from someone with experience.
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