Learn about the Scout Arrival Study conducted by the Purple Martin Conservation Association.

The first migration tracking tags employed were Light Level Geolocators. As the name implies they look at the level of ambient light to determine where the tag is in the world. They are relatively simple, and primarily consist of a photocell (like in a nightlight), a battery, and a circuit to record and store the recorded data.

Purple Martin Birds rely almost exclusively on human-provided housing. Learn more about Purple Martin Identification, Housing, and more.

The starling-resistant crescent entrance should measure 3” wide and 1-3/16” tall (patterns available from the PMCA). Starling-resistant entrances should be positioned no higher than 1/2” above the porch or floor, or can be mounted flush with floor. Housing should have door plugs to prevent occupation by other birds during the

The PMCA developed this well-designed Starling/House Sparrow nest-box trap. No cavity-hunting European Starling or House Sparrow will go uncaptured! Constructed of durable cedar, these traps are indispensable for helping rid your colony site of these unwanted birds. Now, with a squirrel-proof all-metal trap mechanism. Traps capture starlings and House Sparrows alive. …

The myth got started, no doubt, because as martins work their way homeward, they will use housing along the way as overnight “motels.” As soon as the weather facilitates migration, they continue northward. Soon, however, the main wave of martin migration arrives at the “motel” site, giving the illusion that the scout returned with a flock.

The PMCA Excluder® Purple Martin gourd comes complete with porches that make it effortless for martins to access starling-resistant entrance holes and provide a convenient perch. Install the porch no more than 1/8" under the entrance for optimal functionality. For gourd rack purchases, opt for VERTICAL gourd hanging arms.

Made in the USA, the Polywood T-14 System offers two standard color choices: Standard: White house with a white roof. Green: White house with a green roof. Choose your opening type (Starling Resistant Conley 2 or round) with this eco-friendly and durable T-14 Purple Martin house. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.

European Starling Nest. Non-native Nest: Remove nest and place a trap in the compartment if possible, such as Universal Sparrow Trap, Spare-O-Door trap, etc. If you have a lot of problems with starlings, consider converting to starling-resistant entrances. Native Nest: Leave in place if it contains eggs or nestlings. Place alternate housing ...

Attracting Purple Martin birds to new housing can be a challenge. Learn about Purple Martin housing, behavior, attraction tools, and more.