martin birdhouse

What Birds Will Nest In A Purple Martin House?

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Purple Martins compete with house sparrows and european starlings for nesting sites. By keeping compartments closed until Purple Martins return to their breeding habitat, you can help reduce this competition. Starling-resistant entrance holes can also help reduce competition from starlings. How do you attract martins? The birds will be naturally attracted to homes painted white … Read more

How Do You Attract Birds To A Martin House?

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Add small, dark-colored decoy birds to purple martin houses to encourage these social swallows to check out the structures. Avoid owl-like decoys, however, which could be seen as predators and will keep purple martins away. Where should a martin birdhouse be placed? Martin houses should be placed in an open location, at least 40 ft. … Read more