bubba geisler
- brinkley, AR
- monroe County
- my son & I started three yrs ago. we now have 5 colonies & fledsged 453 in 2008!
- 1905 s grand
brinkley, AR 72021
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- 870-457-4511
- Posted: September 2008
Cheryl Castro
- Charlotte, TN
- Dickson County
- July 16, 2008 The Martins left today while I was at work. It was
really quiet around the house today. I'll miss the mornings of chatter
by the Martins.
I started with one 12 compartment house six years ago. Two years ago,
another house was put up. We started with 4 birds. Now there are too
many to count.
I wish there could be more publicity about the birds. More people
would like them, if they only knew how great these birds are at eating insects.
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- Posted: July 2008
terry m. palmieri
- bristol, VA
- washington County
- I have hosted Purple Martins on my small farm for almost 10 years. They come in April and leave in August. My dog hates them but I love them.
- 5484 walker mt. rd.
bristol, VA 24202
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- Posted: May 2008
gary osborne
Tom Brake
- Abingdon, VA
- Washington County
- My colony is located at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Southwest Virginia. Over the last 12 years it has grown from one nesting pair to over 70 pair. The enjoyment and relaxation Martins bring to my life is well worth the effort it takes to be a successful and responsible landlord.
Attracting Martins to your colony for the first time is not always an easy task. I have spent many more years as a landlord wanna-be than I have as a successful landlord. If you are looking for help or encouragement in establishing or improving your Martin colony don\'t hesitate to e-mail me.
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- Posted: February 2008
Walter McComb
- Clarksville, TN
- Montgomery County
- We have had an active colony since 1985. We live in a Subdivison & the colony is in our backyard. We had our best year in 2006. We have 44 holes &38 nesting pair & fledge 158 birds. Our first year over 150 fledge.
- 318 Nice Dr
Clarksville, TN 37042
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- 931-645-6565
- Posted: January 2007
BEVERLY MAGGI
- JACKSON, TN
- MADISON County
- I HAVE HAD MARTINS FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS. ENJOYED THEM VERY MUCH. I'M RELOCATING TO CT. AND HOPE TO ATTRACT THEM @ MY NEW HOME IN MANCHESTER.
MARTINS HAVE ARRIVED HERE AS EARLY AS FEB. & MARCH. IT IS VERY TRUE THE MARTINS ARN'T SHY OF HUMANS. WE BELIEVE THEY KNOW MY VOICE, SINCE I TALK TO THEM EVERYDAY. MY HOUSE IS WITHIN 15 FT. OF THE HOUSE.
SINCERELY,
BEVERLY MAGGI
P.S.
I LIVE IN THE CITY
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- Posted: May 2005
Troy Hart
- Big Clifty, KY
- Grayson County
- I have had martins for 6 years I have 3 houses and 54 gourds. The houses are two t-14s and one 16 compartment house on a pivet post. I built all my houses myself at a friends house. I have had over 34 pair of nesting martins at my site.
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- Posted: January 2005
Thurman Seber
- Liberty, TN
- Eastern Wilson County County
- In 2004, I had 140 nesting pairs. My housing consists of natural gourds, plastic gourds, Trio houes, PVC houses,wood houses, and S&K Bo Villas.
All my housing uses winch and pulley systems or counter weighted systems to raise and lower housing. I will gladly help anyone in the Middle Tennessee area.
- 21875 Highway 96
Liberty, TN 37095
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- 615-408-5184
- Posted: December 2004
DAVE SIPPEL
- Marion, AR
- I offer my martins both wood housing and natural gourds and find that they like both. Last season my colony was able to raise about 150 babies. I actively trap starlings and sparrows all year long.
- 209 Whispering Wind Cr.
Marion, AR 72364
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- Posted: February 2006
BOB WILSON
- Huntingdon, TN
- Carroll County
- I have one 12 family house and have two nesting pair at this time. I ahve 8 or 10 martins that visit the house each day so maybe i will have more nesting soon. This is my first year with martins and I'm enjoying it very much. I plan to put up another 12 family house but don't know if it would effect the birds i have. Maybe someone could give me some advice on the second house?
- 142 Giles Rd.
Huntingdon, TN
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BOB HUNT
- Lexington, TN
- I have 60 Supergourds at the house and 60 at the lake about 1/4 mile from my house. About half have martins. It took me a long time and I believe the key is open space and lots of neat attractive houses with good snake guards.
- 775 Hwy 412 W
Lexington, TN
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- 901-968-7430
DENNIS WHITSON
RODNEY MACK
- Bean Station, TN
- I would be willing to volunteer any information I could help out with. I've tried to establish martins for 3 years without any luck, then in 1997, I got my 1st birds. So I know the disappointments. I had 18 nesting pairs in '99.
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BUDDY & CAROLYN BONDS
- Bowling Green, KY
- We have been Purple Martin landlords for the past 7 years. We would enjoy helping anyone that would like to learn more about becoming PM landlords. Last year, we helped 2 neighbors (that had both tried to attract martins for several years), and they both were successful in attracting these beautiful birds and having them reproduce at their location. If we can be of any help, we would love to hear from you. (20 miles from the TN border)
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Jetta Pyatt
- Hickory, NC
- Catawba County
- First year landlord! Only one pair but am researching getting myself ready for next year. I\'ve had a ton of activity from other pairs this week. 4-6 at a time flying around checking out the other gourds. I\'m wondering how late in the season people have had nests.
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- Posted: June 2009
Sara Smith
- Talbott, TN
- USA County
- I have a birdhouse with 6 gourds underneath. I have no purple martins, but have one family of barn swallows that just moved in. does this eliminate my chances for martins this year?
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- Posted: May 2009
Jim Baker
Linda Grier
- Boerne, TX
- Kendall County
- After much research I erected my first Purple Martin housing in Feb of 2006. I played the dawn song, ran off the sparrows and starlings and even put up an adult male decoy with no success the first year. In 2007 I was able to attract a pair late in the breeding season, an adult male and subadult female. They nested in one of the gourds and I was so happy. As soon as she laid 2 eggs, the male left her. A subadult male took his place and things were great until a bad storm came through and the pole bent way over. After repairing the pole, the adult birds left and the babies died. I was devaststed. The next day my wonderful husband spent a small fortune on a very nice housing system and I am so excited about the possibilities for 2008. I would love to chat with someone in the area with Purple Martin passion and advice for me. I\'ve loved these birds since I was a child when I helped my grandfather with his housing in Houston. Thanks :)
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- 830-249-249
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- Posted: February 2008
mary lynne walker
- Bell Buckle, TN
- bedford County
- want to put up Martin House and would like to have a Mentor for that.
Your help would be greatly appreciated Thank You, Mary Lynne
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- Posted: November 2007
Kanette Rodgers
- Collierville, TN
- Shelby County
- I am interested in becoming a purple martin landlord because I beleive it would be an invaluable experience for me and my four children. We have a garden and spend a great deal of time outdoors. I understand purple martins are a natural approach to mosquito control. I have also recently learned that these birds rely on humans to provide their breeding sites. I have researched these birds on-line, but I could use some advice.
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- Posted: June 2007
Rudy Oakes
mike stafford
- New Johnsonville, TN
- Humphreys County
- I have had 3 breeding pair and some fledglings for the past two years,but i still would like to talk to a more experienced landlord,especially about starling problems as well as an occasional hawk.Any help is appreciated.
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- Posted: January 2007
Cindy Cashon
- Ringgold, GA
- Catoosa County
- I guess the 3rd year was the charm in getting martins!! Finally, have a pair nesting and possibly more. I can't tell just yet. I did a nest check about 1 week after nest building. The martins seemed leary and I was afraid I had scared them away. They are still here and I have been doing walk unders for the last few days. Plan to do a nest check tomorrow to make sure nest competitors aren't building. Would love to have a mentor to coach me in my firsts in being a martin landlord. How exciting this is!! Even my husband and daughter are becoming interested!
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- Posted: May 2005
Rod Venem
- La Vergne, TN
- Rutherford County
- I am building my own housing. 14 units, 3 stories. Still have to widen the holes. They are currently only about 1.25 inches in diameter. Also have to paint and mount to pole. Any pointers are more than welcome!
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- Posted: December 2004
MELANIE BOWMAN
MARGOT PANTALONE
- Knoxville, TN
- Knox County
- I put up a house last year and saw no martins. This year I'm using Dawnsong and so far have seen no martins. A tree is near the house site, and I worry that that may cause problems, although there are two good clear approaches. Also we have no lake close by but a neighbor has put up a pool. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! And playing that darned CD.
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DEAN C. HUNT
- Cleveland, TN
- Bradley County
- I just recieved my new S & K Martin House and pole. I will be putting it up tomorrow (11 March). Is it too late for the scouts? I bought this old plantation built in 1839 and it has wide open fields that I think would attract purple martins. There seem to be many people in the area who have gourds up, but I would like some advice in what I need to do next. Thanks, Dean Hunt
- 5120 Blue Springs Road, S.W.
Cleveland, TN
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BRANDON GLADISH
- Hillsboro, TN
- Coffee County
- I just put up a house about 2 weeks ago, not sure about the location, 1 tsree in way about 50 feet from the house. It is a 12 family house from S & K with the Tri Tel Pole. Found bluebirds trying to nest, took out their stuff, thinking I should take it down and put up something for them? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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RACHEL AUBURN
- Antioch, TN
- I need someone who has knowledge of how to attract Martins and how often to check the nesting, (if I ever get martins to visit). I have a 16 room aluminum house I put up last May. No martins yet, but lots of sparrows. I truly need a mentor.
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TRACY SMITH
- Obion, TN
- I would love any helpful hint and such that might help me to promote this lovely bird.
- 108 Morris St.
Obion, TN
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- 731-536-6143
BRENDA SCOTT
- Eads, TN
- I had one pair last year that raised 4 young. I have seen a few martins this year, but I did not think they were mine, so I did not open my housing. From what I have read, they will wait for housing to be opened if they nested here last year. The few I have seen do not seem to hang around. I have a plastic martin house. The martins wouldn't nest in it, so I hung 2 natural gourds under the house. The natural gourd is what they nested in last year. This year I have 8 SuperGourds, but no rack. Would like suggestions on how to make a rack. I have a telscoping pole. Also would like info about making a pole guard to keep snakes away. Thankful for any information.
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