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Over one million North Americans put up housing for Purple Martins.

Attracting martins must be done correctly to ensure success.

Poles

• 13.5 ft. Aluminum sectional pole (4 cross)

  Model: 30104

  $49.95
• 13.5 ft. Aluminum sectional pole (short double spiral 6)

  Model: 30106

  $54.95
• 13.5 ft. Aluminum sectional pole (short double spiral 8)

  Model: 30108

  $59.95
• 13.5 ft. Aluminum sectional pole (cross 4 over 4 design - 8)

  Model: 301X8

  $59.95
• 19 ft. Heavy duty 2 inch aluminum sectional pole (single spiral 8)

  Model: 30208

  $119.95
• 19 ft. Heavy duty aluminum sectional pole (double spiral 16)

  Model: 30216

  $129.95
• 15 ft. Telescoping galvanized steel pole (double spiral 8)

  Model: 30308

  $69.95
• 15 ft. Telescoping galvanized steel pole (cross 4 over 4 design 8)

  Model: 303X8

  $69.95
• Martin House Pole

  Model: MP-15-4

  $57.00

Purple Martin Poles

Buying your purple martin birdhouse or gourd is only the first step. These birds can be very particular about where their house is located in your backyard. As an experienced landlord or if you are new to the job it is important to note exactly where in your backyard your purple martin house should go and how high should it be mounted.

Mounting Requirements

Purple martin houses and purple martin gourds should sit on a vertically telescoping pole, or a lanyard in open spaces. Your martin house should be placed in an area that is open for approximately 25 feet on at least three sides. Martins have very specific aerial space requirements. Housing should be placed in the center of the most open spot available, about 30-120 feet from human housing. There should be no trees taller than the martin housing within 40 feet, preferably 60 feet. Generally, the farther the housing is placed from trees, the better. In the southern half of their breeding ranges, martins are less particular about house placement. Southern landlords can sometimes place housing within 15-20 feet of trees and still attract martins. * Information retrieved from the Purple Martin Conservation Association

Vertical Accessibility

The vertical accessibility of a purple martin birdhouse is a key component to consider when mounting poles. The maintenance of these homes consists of frequent, possibly daily removal of sparrows or starling nests. These birds are competitors to the purple martin and often try to nest in their homes while these birds are away. Sparrows and Starlings will work to scare off purple martins and take over their space. Purple martins will not defend their homes they will simply leave the area and begin searching for a new home.

Landlords who do not keep a close watch on their backyard tenants will leave these birds susceptible to predators such as owls, rat snakes, and raccoons. It is important to watch over these colonies and stay alert for unwanted pesky animals around your purple martin gourd or birdhouse.