Our Purple Martin Setup

by Gene
(Kansas)

Purple Martin Setup by Wild-Bird-Watching.com

This is the city Purple Martin setup by Wild-Bird-Watching.com

It consist of Two S&K 12 Family Best House Martin Houses. Four S&K Big Bo Gourds and the two end gourds are S&K Combo Plus Gourds.

The houses have been modified to larger compartments. Each house now has six compartments that are 6 x 12 instead of the smaller 6 x 6. Research suggest Purple Martins may prefer these larger sizes. May add some security from predators.

All Gourds have been fitted with S&K Ultimate Clinger Tunnels for European Starling control. The tunnels add more horizontal room and the clinger opening has been effective in keeping starlings out while making it easy for Purple Martins to enter.

All this housing is on a S&K EZ-Lift Pole. We added an additional section of pole due to trees being close and to get it up above single story houses.

If you're interested in learning more about S&K Gourds and Houses visit their website here: Purple Martins