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Jack Williams commented on Jack Williams's blog post 'Purple Martins'

So then, would you say that 30 ft. high is ideal or would that be the maximum height? What is the highest telescoping pole that can be purchased? Is it necessary that the house is near water?

Aug 17, 2010

Kelly Jacobs commented on Jack Williams's blog post 'Purple Martins'

You'll never know for sure unless you try, and there are many book about purple martins to guide you. Attracting a specific bird is not an exact science because we are unable to view the habitat that's offered the same way the prospective…

Jul 31, 2010

Purple Martins

Is it possible to attract purple martins to a small town with a popullation of about 5,000 people? I have a fairly large open area with many electrical wires for perching. There are three (3) ponds - 1.) a mile east of town - 2.) a half mile west of town -3.) a mile south (college campus in town). I would like this information before investing the money to errect a house. Also, if it is possible, how high should it be? I have read everything from 12 ft. to 30 ft.JackSee More

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Purple Martins

We live in a small town (village) with a population of about 5,000 people, and I was wondering if it is possible to attract purple martins in town. I am rather centered in tonwn and have a fairly wide open area, with many electric wires for perching, to errect a martin house, but wanted to be sure that it was possible before I went to the expense of trying something that maybe wasn't even possible. Also, about a mile east of town, a mile south (at a college campus), and a half mile west of…See More

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