The Complete Purple Martin Birdhouse Plans

In the backyards and hearts of bird lovers across North America, Purple Martins occupy a unique and cherished place. East of the Rocky Mountains, for more than a century, these handsome, graceful swallows have nested almost exclusively in man-made bird houses. Purple Martins occur widely, settling opportunistically in towns and cities where appropriate housing is available. Read All Details for Birdhouse Plans!

John's choice has always been to build things differently. His birdhouses include balconies and towers, Victorian styling and bay windows. He loves to watch the birds literally "flock" to his houses after they are finished. His houses fill mostly with sparrows, swallows and purple martins. He's been working to perfect houses specifically built for Purple Martins by cutting a certain sized half-moon hole for them.

This shape and sized-hole discourages other birds and is especially attractive to the Purple Martins, who happen to be quite a popular bird for homeowners to have around. Purple Martins eat many types of flying insects (except for mosquitoes).