by ttracy | Dec 20, 2022 | Getting Started
When you invest in being a purple martin landlord, you really hope the martins will stay for a while. But, exactly how long will that be? You know that they spend part of their time in the United States, but once they arrive at the purple martin house, how long will...
by ttracy | Dec 16, 2022 | Getting Started
If you are looking into getting into purple martins, you may be wondering why you can’t just setup any old birdhouse. What makes a purple martin house unique from other birdhouses out there? Majestic Purple Martin Surveys His Territory Here are a five things...
by ttracy | Dec 15, 2022 | Getting Started
Welcome! If you found yourself here, it is extremely likely that you are new to purple martin landlording. If you hear nothing else, I just want to say thank you for caring for this bird. The population will not grow without new landlords and the fact that...
by ttracy | Dec 14, 2022 | Getting Started
Purple martins are an extremely interesting species. It is one of the only animals that I am aware of that relies on humans for its survival. However, if you have purple martins arriving at your purple martin house, you may be wondering: how long do I have to wait...
by ttracy | Dec 14, 2022 | Getting Started
I remember putting up a purple martin house. It was close to my home, I had young kids. I was curious, how territorial are purple martins? Will they bother me as I walk to and from the house? In addition, will my small colony become territorial over the area and...
