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Anybody have Purple Martins yet?
Posted on 2/13/19 at 9:31 am
Posted on 2/13/19 at 9:31 am
Mine are normally here (South BR) and staying overnight around Jan 20th. Seen a few flying, but none stopping at houses.
Anyone else got them?
Anyone else got them?
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Posted on 2/13/19 at 10:17 am to haricot rouge
Do they migrate from another area? I'm fascinated by them because I think they are so pretty and love the noises they make.
When I'm out on my kayak on Lake Ponchartrain I feel like they swarm around me to investigate but it has been a while since I've seen them.
I'm gonna check out their Wikipedia page when I get a little more free time
When I'm out on my kayak on Lake Ponchartrain I feel like they swarm around me to investigate but it has been a while since I've seen them.
I'm gonna check out their Wikipedia page when I get a little more free time
Posted on 2/13/19 at 10:19 am to TheGator
i don't have any nor do I see any.
its been so cold the only thing purple are my...
its been so cold the only thing purple are my...
Posted on 2/13/19 at 11:46 am to hardhead
Currently have 10 coming in at night. First one arrived Feb 1
Posted on 2/13/19 at 12:48 pm to TheGator
They migrate to North America from Brazil, arriving as early as first week of January. They are almost totally dependent on man-made housing. They build nests in the housing, lay eggs and after hatching, they all fly back to Brazil in the summer.
The Causeway bridge is a huge roosting area where thousands gather before making the trek back to Brazil.
The Causeway bridge is a huge roosting area where thousands gather before making the trek back to Brazil.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 2:20 pm to haricot rouge
Ours(Alexandria) have been here for almost 1 week.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 3:22 pm to AlxTgr
I remember my father trying to attract purple martins to his birdhouse while bitching about some other bird nesting there. Anybody know what that "other" bird probably was?
Posted on 2/13/19 at 3:30 pm to Broke
quote:
Anybody know what that "other" bird probably was?
Sparrows or F'n Starlings....
Posted on 2/13/19 at 3:59 pm to haricot rouge
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The Causeway bridge is a huge roosting area where thousands gather before making the trek back to Brazil.
A couple of years ago we went and watch them one evening at the south end of the causeway. Had thousands of them coming to roost. That was something to see. Might have to go back again soon.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 4:01 pm to haricot rouge
Yes. Arrived this week
Posted on 2/13/19 at 4:50 pm to haricot rouge
I usually see them around Valentines Day. Not here yet though. A couple of days with a strong S.E. wind and they should be here.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 5:23 pm to dbllung
Saw the first one today. Female/ adolescent gathering bits for a nest.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 6:05 pm to haricot rouge
What's the best way to attract them and get them to stay if I've never had them? I realize I need to put up a martin house, but how big of one? TIA
Posted on 2/13/19 at 8:27 pm to haricot rouge
Saw three two weeks ago flying over my Martin house in my yard. Nothing since.
This post was edited on 2/13/19 at 10:12 pm
Posted on 2/13/19 at 8:38 pm to haricot rouge
Saw a few Blue Birds paired up
Posted on 2/13/19 at 8:53 pm to BFIV
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What's the best way to attract them and get them to stay if I've never had them?
A standard 8 room or 12 room house is fine. Many people now do just gourds or a combination of the two. Its pretty easy to get them here in Louisiana since we are so close to the coast, but they will go as far north as Canada. Many new landlords use decoys to help attract and play a recording of the Dawn Song. You can get these online and even MP3 versions. Play it outside facing up early in the morning (as early as 4:00am). It will bring them to your housing. Whether they stay is different. It is the call they make as they seek pairs or call to other Martins to come stay at the house.
They are social birds and understand there is safety in numbers and safety with humans.
Posted on 2/13/19 at 11:06 pm to haricot rouge
I don't have any yet. I always seem to be late. Last year was March 2nd, but I saw others in the area for a month.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 6:18 am to Tbone2
A standard 8 room or 12 room house is fine. Many people now do just gourds or a combination of the two. Its pretty easy to get them here in Louisiana since we are so close to the coast, but they will go as far north as Canada. Many new landlords use decoys to help attract and play a recording of the Dawn Song. You can get these online and even MP3 versions. Play it outside facing up early in the morning (as early as 4:00am). It will bring them to your housing. Whether they stay is different. It is the call they make as they seek pairs or call to other Martins to come stay at the house.
They are social birds and understand there is safety in numbers and safety with humans.
….also they like open area / flyways, so choose location with no close trees. Control S & S (starlings and sparrows) trap and shoot. Use predator guards on pole to keep rat snakes , squirrels, coons etc from climbing up pole. PMCA.com is excellent site for more info.
They are social birds and understand there is safety in numbers and safety with humans.
….also they like open area / flyways, so choose location with no close trees. Control S & S (starlings and sparrows) trap and shoot. Use predator guards on pole to keep rat snakes , squirrels, coons etc from climbing up pole. PMCA.com is excellent site for more info.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 4:18 pm to haricot rouge
My neighbor put up a house last week. I saw my first flight in Lake Charles this morning. It was south of the Power Center on Hwy 14.
Posted on 2/14/19 at 5:00 pm to haricot rouge
Dad has been outside whistling for 3 days so he must have seen one
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