Information on Purple Martins

Purple Martins are one of the most wanted wild birds in North America and they rely almost entirely on human support for nesting homes. Providing these beloved birds with the proper Purple Martin House is extremely important, and both beneficial and rewarding. Purple Martins have been a friend of man for centuries, and can be dated back to a time when the Native American's would lure the birds to their villages with gourds for nesting. Recent urbanization of America has created a decrease in the once natural nesting locations found in hollow trees, and American has since worked together to offer man-made housing and nesting locations.

Purple Martins are beneficial to humans due to their appetite for flying insects, including the pesky mosquito. They are a friend to farmers thanks to their abilities to drive off crows and hawks, which in turn protect barnyard animals and crops. To follow their food source, Purple Martins travel to warmer climates for the winter, and return to the United States every spring and summer.

Choosing the proper house for the Purple Martins is important. Martins prefer to be near human activity, so placing bird houses near homes and busy locations such as restaurants, resorts, and busy towns is preferred. Weather must be taken into consideration as well. Aluminum Purple Martin homes are the ideal solution for hot summer spots. Aluminum reflects sunlight and keeps the inner compartments cooler than woods and metals would. Aluminum martin houses are also non-porous so it will not harbor mites and other parasites which can harm young martins. Too much heat is hazardous to baby martins who can not leave their nest, and cold will reduce the insect supply, causing martins to perish within days. Moderate summers and shady areas are ideal for wooden Purple Martin homes. Seek martin homes with perches so the younger, clumsy martins can keep a foothold and not fall prematurely to the ground. Martins are also a very social bird, and prefer houses that are apartment like in nature, with many rooms and openings.

Purple Martins can be found all through the United States and southern Canada. No matter where you live, you can find the martin. New England locations require some additional love and patience, and the first year with a martin house may only find a few house hunters and temporary renters. Success stories for New England all have patience in common. Springs are much colder in these locations, and sparrows and starlings are more prevalent. Constant upkeep with the home and special, smaller bird openings help to prevent a hostile takeover by other bird species. Many uneducated martin homeowners do not know the difference between a Purple Martin and a sparrow, so a little research is recommended.

Purple Martins are chatty birds who will return to their homes year after year. As long as you place your new bird house in a location where insects are a nuisance and human activity is alive, your Purple Martin house will be noticed. Martins are also attracted to white and other light colors. Once the martin has chosen your home as its new location, he will return annually. Purple Martins are not the species of bird that will leave their waste around the home, but will rather carry their waste sacs far from their nests before releasing them. Martin homes will still need to be cleaned, and you will also need to make sure that sparrows and starlings stay clear of the nest. Sparrows and Starlings are aggressive birds who have taken over Purple Martin homes on a massive scale, which leads to the decline of the martin population. They are also a threat the martin babies.

Purple Martins have received much press and been the center of many debates throughout the years, and for good reason. They are a lovely bird, a friend to humans, and dedicated to their homes. Purple Martin societies, organizations, and clubs exist country wide, and information is readily available for all aspects of housing the birds. It is easy and fun to commit to owning a single or several Purple Martin bird houses, and there is advice available to help every step of the way.

Information on the proper care of Purple Martins can also be found by visiting http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Purple_Martin.html.

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Purple Martins have been a friend of man for centuries, and can be dated back to a time when the Native American's would lure the birds to their villages with gourds for nesting. Recent urbanization of America has created a decrease in the once natural nesting locations found in hollow trees, and American has since worked together to offer man-made housing and nesting locations. Purple Martins are beneficial to humans due to their appetite for flying insects, including the pesky mosquito. They are a friend to farmers thanks to their abilities to drive off crows and hawks, which in turn protect barnyard animals and crops. To follow their food source, Purple Martins travel to warmer climates for the winter, and return to the United States every spring and summer. Choosing the proper house for the Purple Martins is important. Martins prefer to be near human activity, so placing bird houses near homes and busy locations such as restaurants, resorts, and busy towns is preferred. Weather must be taken into consideration as well. Aluminum Purple Martin homes are the ideal solution for hot summer spots. Aluminum reflects sunlight and keeps the inner compartments cooler than woods and metals would. Aluminum martin houses are also non-porous so it will not harbor mites and other parasites which can harm young martins. Too much heat is hazardous to baby martins who can not leave their nest, and cold will reduce the insect supply, causing martins to perish within days. Moderate summers and shady areas are ideal for wooden Purple Martin homes. Seek martin homes with perches so the younger, clumsy martins can keep a foothold and not fall prematurely to the ground. Martins are also a very social bird, and prefer houses that are apartment like in nature, with many rooms and openings. Purple Martins can be found all through the United States and southern Canada. No matter where you live, you can find the martin. New England locations require some additional love and patience, and the first year with a martin house may only find a few house hunters and temporary renters. Success stories for New England all have patience in common. Springs are much colder in these locations, and sparrows and starlings are more prevalent. Constant upkeep with the home and special, smaller bird openings help to prevent a hostile takeover by other bird species. Many uneducated martin homeowners do not know the difference between a Purple Martin and a sparrow, so a little research is recommended. Purple Martins are chatty birds who will return to their homes year after year. As long as you place your new bird house in a location where insects are a nuisance and human activity is alive, your Purple Martin house will be noticed. Martins are also attracted to white and other light colors. Once the martin has chosen your home as its new location, he will return annually. Purple Martins are not the species of bird that will leave their waste around the home, but will rather carry their waste sacs far from their nests before releasing them. Martin homes will still need to be cleaned, and you will also need to make sure that sparrows and starlings stay clear of the nest. Sparrows and Starlings are aggressive birds who have taken over Purple Martin homes on a massive scale, which leads to the decline of the martin population. They are also a threat the martin babies. Purple Martins have received much press and been the center of many debates throughout the years, and for good reason. They are a lovely bird, a friend to humans, and dedicated to their homes. Purple Martin societies, organizations, and clubs exist country wide, and information is readily available for all aspects of housing the birds. It is easy and fun to commit to owning a single or several Purple Martin bird houses, and there is advice available to help every step of the way. Information on the proper care of Purple Martins can also be found by visiting http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Purple_Martin.html.
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