Purple Martin Birdhouse - Ideas Of What Is Required To Attract Martins
Purple Martins migrate away from the United States for the winter and then come back each spring to breed and raise their young and this is the time when Purple Martin "landlords" are busy hanging up birdhouses for these nesting birds. A typical Purple Martin Bird house is usually made of plastic, wood, and aluminum or any lightweight materials that can stay cool. They are usually hung up in a pole, like hanging gourds or box like houses with multiple nesting spaces. Each nesting space must have a deep nesting cavity for this will attract Purple Martins to lay their eggs.
The birdhouse must be located in an area where there is an open flying space for the birds to play and fly around; there should be no trees, buildings, or any other obstacles around the birdhouse. Ideally, the distance of the birdhouse from the ground should at least be 15 feet. A predator guard is also a must in making a Purple Martin Birdhouse; this is to protect the Purple Martins from snakes, raccoons, hawks, and owls that may harm the eggs.
Most Purple Martins prefer gourds to nest in maybe because it is homey looking or perhaps because of the large cavity inside it that gives Purple Martins enough space to move around. It is also necessary to put the right measurement of holes, this will allow air to get inside the birdhouse and provide proper ventilation for the Purple Martins. It was believed that white martin bird houses are preferred by many birds because it is cooler than the ones that has dark colors.
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It's a good idea, when erecting your Purple Martin Birdhouse you provide some straw & similar material that will serve as a nest. Having this available for the birds will surely serve as an attraction, and once they're settled with you, they will keep them coming every year. Martins live in colonies and purple martin houses should be built in similar colonies and should be in various sizes to accommodate them: some as few as 8 units, others with up to 28 units. When purple martin colonies that migrate, they'll come back from their chosen nesting place when they feel that it was a safe place to lay their eggs and nest for the rest of the mating and migrating season. Of course then a Purple Martin Birdhouse must be a safe place to live in because this will help in the procreation and prevent the possible extinction of Purple Martins. |
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