Martin Bird Houses
Purple martin bird houses are a fun addition to the backyard, especially if you are a bird lover. You’ll love the fun martin bird houses that are available. Start a colony of martins by adding a martin bird house or two to your yard.
About purple martins
Purple martins are social birds that prefer to live in colonies. They eat flying insects, so you won’t need a bird feeder for them. They need to have large open spaces that enable them to fly through the air and catch insects. In the spring they will begin looking for homes. If you want to start a colony, spring is the time to get a martin bird house out and ready.
Start your own colony of martins
There is a vast array of martin bird houses out there. You will find many fun and charming designs. Choose the one that you like best. There are a few important tips to follow when setting up your martin bird house. First, martin’s require a wide open area in order to fly around and catch their food. Second, make sure to place your martin bird house at least 50 feet away from trees and 12 to 20 feet above the ground. Martins will usually come back to the same dwelling year after year! Watch for them to return every spring.
Care of your martin bird house
In the fall after the martins leave for the winter, it is important to take the house down and do a thorough cleaning. If you choose to put the house back up right away, make sure you block the entrances to ward off unwanted visitors. You may prefer to store the house during the winter and put it back up in the spring.
Placing a mrtin bird house in your yard will give you hours of viewing enjoyment. You are sure to enjoy starting your own colony of martins. These birds will thank you by returning year after year. |
