Purple Martins
Thousands of years ago, Purple martins used to nest in trees. But they've been using houses provided by people for countless generations. Native Americans began the tradition that birds and humans still enjoy.
Even today, in eastern North America Purple Martins nest only in housing provided by humans. It is a pattern of reciprocity that connects us to the natural world. Here are tools to help us carry on this wonderful human traditions.
The shipping cost is included in most of these Purple Martin items. You can send back any of these items (in new condition), at your own expense, in the event that you change your mind. However, the actual cost of shipping will be deducted from the refund you receive. The manufacturer also charges a 20% restocking fee, which would also be deducted from any refund.
Even today, in eastern North America Purple Martins nest only in housing provided by humans. It is a pattern of reciprocity that connects us to the natural world. Here are tools to help us carry on this wonderful human traditions.
The shipping cost is included in most of these Purple Martin items. You can send back any of these items (in new condition), at your own expense, in the event that you change your mind. However, the actual cost of shipping will be deducted from the refund you receive. The manufacturer also charges a 20% restocking fee, which would also be deducted from any refund.
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$12.95Enhance your chances of establishing a Purple Martin colony site with some Purple Martin decoys. These highly-detailed decoys Purple Martin Conservation Association are about 7 inches long. They come ready to mount on a gourd or house. And they're almost as beautiful to look at as the real martins! Shipping charge will be correct for ground shipping to US addresses. For non-US addresses, please inquire on shipping charge. Learn More -
Regular Price: $24.95
Special Price $18.95
Play this audio CD early in the morning to attract purple martins to a new colony. 60 minutes. This is the song that adult martins use to invite young adults to come and join the colony. So it's a powerful way to get your colony started. If you only want to get one purple martin CD, get this one! For non-US addresses, please inquire on shipping charge. Learn More -
$239.95See our REVIEW.
Purple Martins prefer SuperGourds, and studies show they have more success in this type of housing. Price is less for larger quantities and includes shipping. Click title of product. Learn More -
$139.95See our REVIEW.
Purple Martins prefer SuperGourds, and studies show they have more success in this type of housing. Your choice of round or crescent holes. Price is less for larger quantities and includes shipping. However, shipping is approximate. Please contact us for exact shipping cost to your zip code. Learn More -
$239.95SET OF 8 SUPERGOURDS. The SuperGourd Crescent has a 1-3/16" starling-resistant, crescent-shaped entrance hole, which starlings do not like. That helps keep starlings from trying to take over your martin house. The SuperGourd Crescent includes the inner and outer porch. You do have to assemble it, but it's easy. The gourd is 10 inches tall and is all one piece, with no seams to leak. There are seven drain holes on the bottom so that any rain that gets blown in will drain right out. UV-inhibitors make for long life in the sunlight. There's a heavy-duty threaded cap, and you can reach your had down into the gourd for cleaning or nest checks. Each SuperGourd Crescent INCLUDES THE PORCHES! Price includes shipping charges. They are part of the merchandise price on your invoice, rather than as a separate item. Purple Martin SuperGourds can be shipped only to destinations within the continental US. Ground shipping only. Learn More -
$139.95SET OF 4 SUPERGOURDS. The SuperGourd Crescent has a 1-3/16" starling-resistant, crescent-shaped entrance hole, which starlings do not like. That helps keep starlings from trying to take over your martin house. The SuperGourd Crescent includes the inner and outer porch. You do have to assemble it, but it's easy. The gourd is 10 inches tall and is all one piece, with no seams to leak. There are seven drain holes on the bottom so that any rain that gets blown in will drain right out. UV-inhibitors make for long life in the sunlight. There's a heavy-duty threaded cap, and you can reach your had down into the gourd for cleaning or nest checks. Each SuperGourd Crescent INCLUDES THE PORCHES! Price includes shipping charges. They are part of the merchandise price on your invoice, rather than as a separate item. Purple Martin SuperGourds can be shipped only to destinations within the continental US. Ground shipping only. Learn More -
$229.95Troyer Horizontal Gourd is a great advance over earlier gourd designs for purple martin housing. The tunnel holes are highly startling resistant. Also resistant to raccoons and owls. Quantity: 8 Gourds Gourd is 14.5" deep, our deepest gourd, for safety of the martin family. Conley II Tunnel features the Wing Entrapment Guard. It's made of UV-protected Polyethylene material. Includes extra wide porches and traction tread. There's a perch on the neck, above the entrance. Price includes shipping, but it is approximate. For most addresses in northeastern US, there is no additional charge. If you're not near the northeast, it is possible (though unusual) that we might have to ask you for extra shipping. We'll let you know before filling your order if there will any additional shipping cost. For returns of Troyer Purple Martin housing (in new condition), there is a restocking fee of 20%. Learn More -
$129.95Troyer Horizontal Gourd is a great advance over earlier gourd designs for purple martin housing. The tunnel holes are highly startling resistant. Also resistant to raccoons and owls. Quantity: 4 Gourds Gourd is 14.5" deep, our deepest gourd, for safety of the martin family. Conley II Tunnel features the Wing Entrapment Guard. It's made of UV-protected Polyethylene material. Includes extra wide porches and traction tread. There's a perch on the neck, above the entrance. Price includes shipping, but it is approximate. For most addresses in northeastern US, there is no additional charge. If you're not near the northeast, it is possible (though unusual) that we might have to ask you for extra shipping. We'll let you know before filling your order if there will any additional shipping cost. For returns of Troyer Purple Martin housing (in new condition), there is a restocking fee of 20%. Learn More -
$129.95Troyer Vertical Gourd - with Conley II Entrance and Wing Entrapment Guard is a great advance over earlier gourd designs for purple martin housing. Quantity: 4 Gourds Gourd is 13" deep, which is recommended for bigger and healthier broods and higher survival rates. This style of nesting cavity produces more fledgelings per nest than the traditional houses square-built houses, because there is more room inside for the martin family. Also, the UV-protected Polyethylene material is better for martins than aluminum. It's warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Entrance It is not a mere hole, which predators and competitors could easily enter or reach in through. Instead it is starling-resistant entry rectangle. Price includes shipping, but it is approximate. For most addresses in northeastern US, there is no additional charge. If you're not near the northeast, we might have to ask you for extra shipping. Please email us with your zip code. Tell us if it is a business or residential address. We'll let you know if there will any additional shipping cost. Learn More -
$214.95Troyer Vertical Gourd - with Conley II Entrance and Wing Entrapment Guard is a great advance over earlier gourd designs for purple martin housing. Quantity: 8 Gourds Gourd is 13" deep, which is recommended for bigger and healthier broods and higher survival rates. This style of nesting cavity produces more fledgelings per nest than the traditional houses square-built houses, because there is more room inside for the martin family. Also, the UV-protected Polyethylene material is better for martins than aluminum. It's warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Entrance It is not a mere hole, which predators and competitors could easily enter or reach in through. Instead it is starling-resistant entry rectangle. Price includes shipping, but it is approximate. For most addresses in northeastern US, there is no additional charge. If you're not near the northeast, we might have to ask you for extra shipping. Please email us with your zip code. Tell us if it is a business or residential address. We'll let you know if there will any additional shipping cost. Learn More
