Purple Martin house

[Let's go Brandon!]

Grandson and I started on it... he got bored, so my grand daughter took over. We're considering it "wood shop class".

I think we've found her a new hobby.

It's built in sections so it can be separated for seasonal cleaning. Each layer is sandwiched between the "chimney" (3x3 block) at the top with a 3/8" all thread rod running down to the base.

It's solid as a rock.

We need to add a bit more landing the second floor deck, sanding, paint and shingled roof are next.

[18ncs]

Make sure the holes are the correct size and I forget if purple martins need a step or peg inside for the little ones to get out

It looks great!

[Let's go Brandon!]

Make sure the holes are the correct size and I forget if purple martins need a step or peg inside for the little ones to get out

It looks great!

I actually had to re-cut them after doing some more reading. The first articles, even some plans I had looked at called for 1" holes, so I started 1 1/8". Then looking at them I thought that had to be too small. So did some more research and ended up with 2". Now I'm reading about the joys of keeping the dang squirrels (tree rats) out of them. I already despise red squirrels, guess I have another reason to keep the pellet gun handy

[18ncs]

I actually had to re-cut them after doing some more reading. The first articles, even some plans I had looked at called for 1" holes, so I started 1 1/8". Then looking at them I thought that had to be too small. So did some more research and ended up with 2". Now I'm reading about the joys of keeping the dang squirrels (tree rats) out of them. I already despise red squirrels, guess I have another reason to keep the pellet gun handy

Probably need to it painted and put it up ASAP. The scouts may already be looking for new nesting sites. Keep the pellet gun handy for other birds trying to start a nest.

Post some photos as you go along during the year. They are fun to watch!

[Seatruckn]

House Sparrows and European Starlings will also need to be shot on site.

[Old Mathews]

That house looks great. Starlings and English sparrows are the ones who will want to move in on ya. I have 4-6 pair of purple martins in my house already.

[cva34]

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That house looks great. Starlings and English sparrows are the ones who will want to move in on ya. I have 4-6 pair of purple martins in my house already.

Yep i got 10 or so pairs....Yea watch them SQ they will make holes bigger ...

[Let's go Brandon!]

House Sparrows and European Starlings will also need to be shot on site.

I have seen Sparrows already nesting for the past couple weeks... hopefullmost have found a spot.

[Muel9293]

they will help with mosquitos

[18ncs]

Do you have it up yet?

[Kossetx]

Nice! I had martins for many years then 2 years in a row the houses got raided and the martins never came back. They visit but wont use the house.

I sure miss them happy birds...

[Let's go Brandon!]

Do you have it up yet?

No, I figured I missed the arrivals, and still need to secure a pole. So I have shelved it until next season.

[Firecuss]

I would have love to have seen a step by step.

[bmac]

I would have love to have seen a step by step.

X2, if it not going up this season maybe it can be taken apart and put back together with a how to


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[Let's go Brandon!]

I would have love to have seen a step by step.

I can do that... I got time lately

I'll try to put something together tomorrow.