Purple Martin Forum

I'm so happy for you! I can only imagine your joy.

Thanks, Joe - that's a great idea! And I hope you had a wonderful Father's Day.

I got the repeating sparrow trap and, being the clueless person I am, I would like to see a video on how it's done and how it works. I think I have it right but I would feel better seeing it in a video.

Thanks, everyone, who gave me sound solid advice on getting the gourds down. My neighbor came over and we put up the extension ladder. He took a good look at everything before giving it a couple of good downward motion tugs and it came loose. While he was up there he sprayed the reel with silicone s...

Kegger, I don't know. I looked as best I could and couldn't see that it was off. I'm not climbing any ladder at my age and my son has a fear of heights so I am hoping to get my neighbor to come over tomorrow to take a look. He LOVES martins as much as I do and so he's always more than willing to hel...

Thanks, John, I believe there's an extension ladder in our shed. I believe the pole is 14 ft above ground.

Mike - yes - that's what's happening. When I unwind the winch, the cable unwinds on the winch but the rack just doesn't come down/move.

Thanks, Mike. Yes it's on a winch. When I disengage it - the cable starts unrollling but the rack doesn't lower/move at all.

Wow, Ed, that's awesome! You always do such a great job keeping records! It'll be interesting to get the update(s) on these 3 nests. Good luck - I hope they all make it.

Is there a simple explanation and fix for this? I do not believe that I tightened it any more than I usually do cuz I'm always careful about that. It's only 1 year old and it was working perfectly fine a couple days ago when I brought it down and put it back up. No hint of any problems at all. If I ...

Congratulations - glad all seemed to improve.

Hooray for you! How exciting! I hope they stay for you.

And I was surprised to see you have your pool ready to go already - when I realized you are in Texas - I am in Wisconsin and it'll be a month at least before we have our pool ready to go.

You all are making happy to know I'm in good company with the watching and waiting game!

And yes, Tor - I am playing the Dawn Song whenever it's not raining.

Those of you who are like me - still waiting for your first martin(s) to arrive - how many times do you look out at your purple martin housing every day? I look at the housing, the electrical wires that they like to sit on, the skys.........I must look out at least 50 times a day. Maybe more.

Love your picture, Coolwhips!

Kyler - I'd love to see your nest material bag pictures. Sounds like you're on your way to another great year.

Thanks for the pep talk, jhcox! Sounds like you're going to have a good year.

Welcome, Gary!

I'm waiting for tenants, too......in Wisconsin. I hope we'll both be lucky this year. Good luck!

Thanks for that explanation. It's doesn't sound too complicated even for someone like myself that has no imagination when it comes to things making sense. lol! I appreciate your help. I guess I better be ordering one of these. Thanks again.

Awesome, Deancamp - thanks!

Is this easy enough to install? https://www.purplemartin.org/uploads/media/sgt-627.pdf Is this the same thing basically? https://www.purplemartin.org/shop/product/egt/pmca-excluder-gourd-insert-trap/ I see these two similar traps with a small price difference. I have troyers.....will they work in th...

Yup, me, too......can't wait. It's what I've been dreaming about for months. Good luck, everyone!