As Adult Purple Martins begin their migration and start arriving in the southern most parts of the eastern U.S. by mid January. Our thoughts turn to becoming Martin landlords.
This migration will continue northward with colonies nesting primarily east of the Rockies through early may. Sub-adults, those in their first breeding year, arrive 3 to 6 weeks after the adults.
If you’ve ever consider attracting Purple Martins to nest near you, now is the time to learn what you need to know to be a successful Purple Martin landlord.
Unlike most backyard birds, It’s not as simple as placing a Martin house up and walking away.
The location of the house, height, habitat, water, and many other considerations need to be taken into account.
Becoming a landlord to Purple Martins shouldn’t be taken lightly. If not taken seriously, you could be causing more harm than good to the Martins you are trying to attract. House sparrows and European Starlings compete for nesting sites with Purple Martins.
A martin landlord must be diligent towards these non-native species. Removing any nesting material or eggs that these two species may bring or...
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