What direction should a purple martin house face?
The good news is that purple martins aren’t picky when it comes to direction; north, south, east, and west are all fine, as long as it’s consistent. 6. Wait a few weeks before putting up a new house.
What can I use for a martin house pole?
Wooden Post Use an old tree limb as a purple martin bird house pole. Attach two wooden 4-inch-by-4-inch posts together, if one post does not reach at least 12 feet in height once installed.
What is a purple martin pole?
Purple Martin Pole System is a single pole that includes a winch with cable, pulley and ground socket. Purple Martin Pole is a 2 inch square pole that is 16.5 ft tall. The Houses and Rack systems in this category are made to work with this pole.
How do I keep starlings out of my purple martin house?
To help prevent the starlings from nesting at your colony site we recommend using starling-resistant entrance holes (SREH) at your colony site. These specific entrances, called: crescent, Excluder, Modified Excluder, Excluder II, and Conley 2 will help keep starlings out of the cavities.
Do purple martin houses need to be cleaned?
Once purple martins have used a martin house, they will return to it year after year. All you have to do is clean it out in fall, protect it from starlings and sparrows, and perhaps repaint it white every few years.
When should I expect my purple martins?
Usually, younger Purple Martins arrive about 4 to 12 weeks after the first adults arrive. In general, your Purple Martin gourds and birds houses can attract Purple Martins well into summer so be sure to not take down your gourd racks or bird houses until late August or early September in northerly areas.
How high should a Purple Martin house be mounted?
The ideal height is 10 to 14 feet but it can be much higher if desired. And make certain before purchasing a martin house it can be located in an area at least 40 feet from tall objects such as trees or buildings.
How do you attach a birdhouse to a metal pole?
- Step 1: Dig a hole. Paint the birdhouse and the post.
- Step 2: Attach brackets to post. Use the pencil to mark each side for the placement of the metal brackets.
- Step 3: Mix cement and place post.
- Step 4: Drill holes into the birdhouse.
- Step 5: Cut away the form.
What kind of pole to use for purple martin?
Often overlooked, purple martin bird house poles are the backbone of your Purple Martin Colony site. Telescopic purple martin poles are the most economical but involve some lifting and limits the weight of the purple martin house you can put on the pole.
How tall is a Martin telescoping house pole?
This unique, lasting pole is crafted from three pieces of durable, aircraft aluminum, which, when combined, expand to just over 15′ tall, perfect for martin housing. The triangular shape of each section provides extra strength, perfectly accommodating your existing S&K martin house.
Can a round pole be connected to a triangular bird house?
The pole is triangular, the base of the bird house takes a round pole, that there is no adapter to make the connection. SK makes adapters for the other way around, round pole to triangular bird house base, but nobody does the reverse.