Why Martins
Description
Dawnsong
Martin Diet
Range Map
Martin Enemies
Timing Map
Average Arrivals
Send Scout Report
View Scout Report
New House Site
The Ideal Martin House
More Martin Housing
Open House
Attracting Martins
Guarding The Home
Nest Replacement
Parasite Control
Fallen Nestlings
The Law & The Landlord
Purple Martin Links
Purple Martin Books
Vendors & Manufacturers
Send Comments
Site Technical
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Attracting Purple Martins
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Here are a few lists that you can use to determine whether there is something else
you might do in your attempts to attract and keep purple martins.
Some of the list items are references to other pages which will offer explanation and information.
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Must Have Checklist
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Here is a purple martin must-have checklist for the landlord.
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Extra Attractions Checklist
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This 'extras' list is sure to grow.
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Why Martins Don't Come
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Here are ten possible reasons why purple martins may avoid your martin housing.
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What Kills a Colony
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Here are twelve ways to lose your purple martins.
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- Predators
- Tree Encroachment
- Weather Extremes
- Nest-Site competition
- Parasite Infestations
- Neighbors Steal Martins
- Not Enough Housing Offered
- Housing Changed Between Seasons
- Local Pesticide Use
- Failure to Open Housing on Time
- Housing not Reoriented to the Same Compass Direction
- Death of the Landlord
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