For the Birds

Nature Canada’s Purple Martin Project is a key resource for prospective martin landlords

DIY Alert: The site also provides links to an array of websites that offer construction plans and advice for anyone looking to try their hand at building a backyard martin house. Elite houses (like the ones built by Peter Huszcz at the Nepean Sailing Club) incorporate starling-resistant entrances and winch systems so that the houses can easily be lowered for monitoring and maintenance.