Wild Bird Store Announces Start Of Purple Martin Migration And Urges Bird Lovers To Be Prepared

Wild Bird Store Online, one of the largest providers of purple martin houses in the US announced that the purple martin migration is in full swing. Thus, the company is urging bird enthusiasts to be prepared for the arrival of the martins and be ready with their housing. Meanwhile, the company has restocked on all their major brands of martin housing and added an exlusive brand, the Hilltop Trendsetter martin houses. These are truly pieces of art ("the cadillacs of purple martin houses").

The owner of the Wild Bird Store Online says: "It's always an exciting time for us when the purple martins return. It is a sign of what is to come with the rest of the migration season. While only scouts have been spotted so far, there have been many of them and they are spread pretty much across the southern US at this point. Now is the time to ensure your houses are ready go. Get them cleaned. Clear out any starlings or sparrows that might have occupied the nests. And grow your colony. Most people don't realize that a conventional 12 room house is essentially full when 6 compartments are occupied. They can pretty easily grow their colony by simply putting up additonal housing. Now is the time."

With purple martins, it is all about location. Those who want to attract martins need to make sure that their housing is put in the right place. Martins prefer a house where they have clear flyways and open areas. This is why the martin house should be placed in the middle of a large open area, while also being far enough from human housing and trees. The best location is at least 30 to 40 feet from human properties and trees. The house should be at least 12 feet in height and not near any overhanging limbs or branches.

Wild Bird Store Online has a wealth of information for first time buyers in terms of placement of the house, ongoing maintenance and attracting these birds. They are also asking people to like their Facebook page and to share photographs of their housing, thier colonies and, if they can, of the birds arriving. "As bird watchers, we are more of a community than anything else," adds the owner. "We love working together to spot the arrival of these birds. If you spot any, please do share your pictures on our Facebook page so that we can track the birds together."

The company has also released a YouTube video to introduce its range of housing and other products. It explains how to place it for the best chance of attracting purple martins.