Martin Houses

These gourd shaped purple martin houses are at the Huckabee Nature Center - had a self-debate whether to post these or another squirrel shot! My husband tells me that in the olden days, southerners use to cut holes in dried gourds and use them for bird houses. Thought that was interesting.

[Carolyn White]

Your husband is right. Some people still do. If I had some gourds, I would make some. They look really cool. Awesome pic! I would love to have some of these, too.

[Diane]

This is very interesting Milanie, very good idea, I'm glad you posted this one! Wonderfully clear shot.

[Anne Pancella]

Very nice shot. Glad you picked this one.

[Allison Maltese]

Beautiful whites and a very interesting shot.

[Kathy]

Neat shot! I like all the bird activity.

[Marc]

Wild, I really like these!

[Daisy Miller]

Great shot. The birds really like their houses in your photo. I remember gourd bird houses.

[MaryBeth Dailey]

This is really cool! I love the white and black on blue. Yes, in the south, or at least in the rural areas, they made/make dried gourd bird houses. They also used goards as dippers to drink water.

[Rick Schies]

They are so cool. the one's I've seen are made into what appears to be a huge apartment complex

[*lynn]

This is so cool! Love seeing this. I had a birdhouse made out of a beautiful dried gourd with a long curvy neck. I was very sad when it got broken!

[Nita]

These are wonderful houses for the martins, great shot, I am glad you chose to show us.

[Karen Mitchell]

These are really beautiful actually... I love that you captured them in all kinds of action.

[Anita Russell]

Lovely

[Terry]

great looking and blends in with nature

[Denis]

The martins seem to approve.....nice shot, love the little awnings.

[Graham Thresher]

A wonderful shot and a Fav.

[Shelley]

Very cool. I've never seen these before.

[❀ Lynn]

A different kind of Martin complex....very cool.

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

Fascinating! Love the blue and white and the captures of the martins. I think I would be tempted to spend hours watching the comings and goings at Martin Houses.