Purple Martin Forum

I'm frustrated too. I have had 6-8 pairs for the last 2 years but have 0 this year. I had to replace my old house that was plastic and was taped together after a hurricane. The house is in an ideal location, nearest tree is over 100ft away, a pond is nearby along with power lines for perching. The p...

I live in Victoria, TX on 71/2 acres with an ideal location for a martin house. Away from trees, water nearby and power lines available for perching. I had a really beat up plastic house with 8 pairs last year. I replaced it with a 12 apartment aluminum job, put it up in early February and I now hav...

I live in Victoria, TX and I had 8 pairs in a broken down house in an ideal location. I replaced the old house with an aluminum 12 compartment house and I have no returns. In fact the bird population in general on my 71/2 acres is way down. I had trouble with sparrows last year but have none this ye...