How to Make Purple Martin Houses: This is such a fun activity for the kids - and adults!! It's wonderful to see the beautiful Purple Martins flying to the refuge of their gourd houses! They will keep the insects at bay!! They are certainly worth making! 1. Harvest a hardshell gourd when the vine has withered. You can also buy them from some farmers - very inexpensive. 2. Clean them with a little bleach and water and allow to dry for a few months. Clean again with a little bleach and water and al

Purple martin and nesting boxes - see the wire frame? That stops predators like gulls from getting at the baby martins! A big thank you to Melissa @bcbirdergirl and the @cityofrichmondbc for installing these boxes - what a wonderful sound - I think my favourite bird song! 🎶💜🎶💜🎶💜🎶💜 | Pacificnorthwestkate

🪺 Purple Martins are coming—are you ready for nesting season? If your colony needs more housing, consider the Excluder Gourd! This opaque, UV-protected gourd maintains ideal light and temperature conditions. Each Excluder Gourd comes with a heavy-duty porch, extending both in and out of the opening. Multiple starling-resistant entrance options are available for the safety of your colony! 🛒 Find this and so much more at the Martin Market Place®! www.purplemartin.org/shop #PurpleMartin #Featured

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