Purple Martin Forum

I just went on to Randall Rash nestcam and there were two martins inside. I hope its not an old video. Kinda neat!

Yay!!! I'm so happy for you! Really appreciate the videos! Thanks! Best wishes for a great martin year for you.

Deb...I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. My dad passed away in Dec so I can relate to your feelings. My dad bought me my first martin house when I was 7 and I loved him for it. Dads can have very special meanings in our lives and I'm sure he will live on in your heart, along with your memories. ...

That's great... Been waiting for your post! Your martins are lucky to have you. Keep us posted!

Music to my ears!

You know it's beyond cold when your out shoveling and your nose freezes shut! Umm...not funny! -35 below windchill..

I had a large flock come into my feeder the other day. Two didn't make it. Haven't seen them since.

We had a covey of about 15 eating on our gravel driveway last fall. They were not the common color but a burnt orange color. Must have been pen raised somewhere..seemed comfortable around our buildings.???

I just saw 2 the other day. They landed in our big cottonwood tree. Nice to see but, burr!

If it were me I would move the bb house. With eggs no need to worry, they will follow. I would also put up their own perching pole away from your martin house if you can. Just speaking from experience. Annie

My guy does the same thing when another pair comes around. Good luck to you. Hope your guy finds his gal! Annie

Congratulations Tony!!! That's awesome. I can tell you will take good care of them. Let the fun begin. Annie

Congrats on your visitors! Nothing compares to those beautiful songs. I'm pulling for ya. Best wishes!

What beautiful babies! You are so lucky..

Thanks so much for all the replies and well wishes. I have had the dawnsong playing really low since he started coming around. All I can do now is try to be patient. I am so thrilled to even have him around singing away and going in his gourd. I'll keep you all posted. Thanks again! Annie

:grin: :grin: :grin: He has entered a tunneled super gourd on my gourd rack a few times, but I have the dawnsong playing under my trio and he seems to be landing on it looking inside the compartments alot. Should I turn the dawnsong off?? He has been coming around more and more every day. Thanks, An...

Try moving your tree swallow gourd like 10 feet farther away from your martin set up. Move it a little farther each day. If they have babies they will move with the gourd. Just a thought...Annie

Congrats on your success Bill! I know you've been doing the waiting game. Good luck and enjoy! Annie

Sounds like your on your way Robbo! Best wishes for a bumper year.. Annie

You gotta love those numbers.. that's great!