Is it better to have an aluminum or wooden purple martin birdhouse?
The aluminum house we are familiar with is a brand called Trio. It has a good reputation and is lighter to use. Wooden houses are also good if the design is right. The main factor to remember with respect to purple martin birdhouses is management. It is a long-term commitment and requires certain tasks be done at the right time, such as evicting sparrows or other invaders. For yearly maintenance, the pole should be able to go up and down or be raised and lowered with a pulley and winch to allow easy access to the compartments. A predator guard is also a priority. One raid by a predator can destroy years of hard work. The house should be painted white to reflect the heat of the sun. There are some points to consider when putting up purple martin houses. The houses should be about 5 metres (17 feet) high, in an open area, preferably 12 to 18 metres (40 to 60 feet) away from any trees taller than the house. Make sure there aren’t any tall bushes, shrubs, or vines near the pole. Ninety-fiv
