Purple Martin Condominiums

This interesting structure has been put up a Minsi Lake to attract nesting Purple Martins. They are designed so that the birds can enter and lay their eggs but predators can't.

[Helen Jane]

I would never have guessed that that was their function - I often wonder how the designers know what will work - I guess trial and error. I hope successful for the Purple Martins.

[Milanie]

I've seen these in a local nature center - stay busy.

[katy]

A great shot of their neighborhood

[Diana]

How wonderful, never seen anything like it.

[Issi Bannerman]

And does it work? Nice and interesting capture.

[aikiuser (jenn)]

I've not seen any condos like this, do they actually work?

[wendy frost]

A great capture they have a very small entrance hole.

[haskar]

Very interesting. We only have seagull deterrents. But the gulls get used to quickly.

[Kathy]

The martins are moving up in the world, from gourds to manmade accommodations.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@helenhall @milaniet @grammyn @ludwigsdiana @jamibann @aikiuser @wendyfrost @haskar @randystreat

Thank you Helen, MIlanie, Katy, Diana, Issi, Jenn, Wendy, Haskar and Kathy!

Apparently they work rather well but to be honest I didn't see any birds coming or going in and out of them while I was there. It could be past their nesting season though.

[Louise]

Oh wow, it does have an interesting shape.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@lmsa Thanks Louise- they really have an alien appearance but apparently work quite well.