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Purple Martin discussion
Posted on 2/28/25 at 10:34 am
Posted on 2/28/25 at 10:34 am
I delayed putting up my house based upon the terrible forecast. One of our regular posters reported a lot of birds in his area(CENLA) then a big reduction after the cold spell. I have seen photos of dead birds under houses this year like we had in '21. None have circled my house yet which is very unusual.
Any of you have reports? Any lost birds?
Any of you have reports? Any lost birds?
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Posted on 2/28/25 at 11:21 am to AlxTgr
They arrived in dallas earlier this week so I planted tomatoes
Posted on 2/28/25 at 12:48 pm to AlxTgr
We had our scouts early last week, S'port
Posted on 2/28/25 at 2:25 pm to AlxTgr
Heard some chirping in Lafayette yesterday.
Posted on 2/28/25 at 2:29 pm to AlxTgr
They don't come to my box, but two neighbors down the road found eleven dead ones. Some on the ground and some in the box.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 1:34 pm to AlxTgr
A few showed at a relative’s place in St. James Parish a few days ago. He was worried because he had not heard them nor seen them yet this year. 
Posted on 3/1/25 at 2:30 pm to Yewkindewit
I've got 3 males and 2 females at my house in Denham.
Posted on 3/2/25 at 6:39 pm to AlxTgr
2nd year new house owner…last year 0. Trying to attract some birds with some speaker chatter
Posted on 3/2/25 at 7:52 pm to AlxTgr
Had 2 pairs of scouts show up last weekend.
Posted on 3/3/25 at 9:57 am to AlxTgr
This will be my third year in my new house. First year didn't have a single one show up. Last year I had some come and visit towards the end of the season but never stayed or built a nest. On 2 1/2 acres with a small pond and no trees around the house. Have no idea why they won't nest there.
My mom in south BR has already had them for a couple of weeks now.
My mom in south BR has already had them for a couple of weeks now.
Posted on 3/3/25 at 1:35 pm to AlxTgr
Our house is fully occupied as of late last week. Katy, TX
Posted on 3/31/25 at 10:35 am to C-Bear
Still not one single sighting near my house. I fear mine died in that last hard freeze.
Posted on 3/31/25 at 10:41 am to AlxTgr
Still nothing in Folsom at my house I had put up 2 years ago. Even have a speaker out there playing bird noises for the last 2 weeks. On a side note I did make about 5 blue bird houses and every house is full.
Posted on 3/31/25 at 2:34 pm to bengalman
I went birding near crawfish ponds in Acadia Parish last weekend and saw many in that area...here are some pics...not great because it was very overcast...
Posted on 4/1/25 at 12:18 am to AlxTgr
I have relatives in CENLA and they have had none show yet. On the other hand, the hummingbirds have arrived!
Posted on 4/1/25 at 7:46 am to Spankum
Any recommendations on houses ? I know they need specific homes…looking for something reasonable ..not wood ..
Does it need to be able to be lowered to clean?
Been reading on them
Does it need to be able to be lowered to clean?
Been reading on them
Posted on 4/1/25 at 8:29 am to AlxTgr
We’ve had them for at least three weeks, sport area , I have three houses and lots of birds, my neighbor has them also.
Posted on 4/1/25 at 8:31 am to DickTater
Tractor supply. Has good houses and poles that go up,and down.Yes, I take them down once they leave and clean them.
Posted on 4/1/25 at 8:46 am to DickTater
Birds choice purple Martin house. More expensive but the best I’ve seen.
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