Purple Martin Forum

Very good information on the Lewis Mod, might i ask what you use to attach the raised floor to the porch?

Mind sharing what material you used to make them and where to get that material
Thanks bob

Thanks l am considering adding those as I have had a couple starlings breach this year. Obviously they are working for you.

Looks great. are those conely ll entrance with lewis modification?

I use a home made version of the Troyer S&S controler

Trapped my first yellow beaked martin killer today, let the fun begin.

4th Gen Martin Fan wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 18, 2020 2:05 pm

Bob Buskas has a website for his Northern Sky's Purple Martin Colony.
This is the link to his North Star Purple Martin House and Buskas Bungalows:
https://northernskys.ca/housing.html

Thanks

Good morning all
I would like to build a north star 12 room house wondering where to get plans.
Thanks, Bob

Where are you located I would be interested in some of the gourds

thanks for the responses, i have decided to modify the doors with connely II plates as that is mostly what i have already on my other entrances.

I have decided to add a trio house to my Martin colony, I have an old house I am rehabbing and due to starlings always lurking I think I will use crescent entrance on it. Just wondering if anyone has any used/new doors no longer needed and willing to sell.
Thanks Bob

Gus
Thanks for checking that is more than i would be willing to spend.

OK Thanks

i would like to have both of the items i would be willing to pay shipping provided it would not be too costly. i am at 324 huelshire drive breese il 62230. any way to find out how much shipping would be.
Thanks Bob Tebbe

I have a colony of 16 pair last summer that was a big increase from previous summer. I am thinking on adding housing, my 2 houses are twenty feet apart, only good place in my backyard would be in between the 2 i have. my question is would that be to close.opinions please
Thanks Bobeteb

Kim
I was hoping someone had experience with those lenses also because i was thinking of trying one. if you get one please post your findings here.
Thanks Bob

That is what i was looking for.
Thanks Bob

where can i find a copy of the sheet used to record how many martins nest, number of young how many nest occupied etc.
to keep track of my colony success and fails for the year. I know i could create my own but i thought there was a ready to use one somewhere.
thanks Bob

Thanks for the responses to my concern with the BBs living next to the martins,you made me feel better about that, now i have see how it will go with the wrens and sparrows.I do trap lot of sparrows but not sure what to do if the wrens want the house.

I have an established martin colony in my backyard, i'm planning to erect a bluebird house in the same yard about 50 feet from the martin house. will this cause a problem with my martins or will they play nice. any thoughts?
Thanks, Bob