Coates Starling Resistant SR-16 Purple Martin House - 16 Room Mansion

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Coates Starling Resistant SR-16 Purple Martin House 16 Room Mansion - The birds love 'em and you will too with Free Shipping! The SREH (starling resistance entrance holes) is a tried and proven method for helping to eliminate the pesky European Starling. Tests have shown the entry holes are 99.8% effective in achieving this. This hold is cut to an exact height restricting starling entry but allowing safe entry for the Purple Martin which gives it a greater since of security. The SREH Mansions come with standard features such as hinged doors for easy clean out, porch dividers, ceiling plate, reflective roof, top perch, guard rails, and an all aluminum base plate. Made to the same standards as the "Original" series, each mansion will fit any of Coates telescoping pole. Assembly required.

• Top Perch Rail - An extra long perch rail on top of each Coates Mansion is the preferred resting spot for purple martins to sit and watch you work around the house and yard.
• Ventilated Roof - Coates Mansions are properly ventilated to be comfortable, especially in southern climates, and yet afford protection from natural predators. All Coates Mansions are built with a ventilated roof and ceiling plate. This design offers the same effect as the attic in your house. It provides a void air space between the reflective roof and top floor protecting the nesting cavities from extreme temperatures.
• Reflective Roof - The bright silver roofs of Coates Mansions reflect the rays of the sun. Purple Martins are attracted to shiny objects and can spot the bright white exterior surfaces of Coates Mansions from far distances. Hinged Doors All model feature hinged doors for easy cleanout and routine inspection of the nest cavities. This also provides an opportunity to show children what the nest and newly hatched birds look like.
• Porch Dividers - This unique feature promotes 100% occupancy in Coates Mansions. Designed to prevent a natural tendency called "Porch Male Domination", this is one more reason Coates has a higher rate of occupancy than any other house on the market.
• Guard Rails - An essential feature of any purple martin house is guard rails. They help hold in the new young birds from fledging too soon and falling prey to natural enemies. All porch areas on Coates Mansions are completely enclosed by guard rails.
• Telescopic Pole - Any purple martin house should be installed with a telescoping pole. Coates telescoping pole systems offer the safest and easiest way to clean and inspect purple martin houses. Made to fit TP-12 and HD-12 Poles.
• Door Plugs- Door Plugs are used to close your mansion during the off season. The plugs pop in and out with minimal pressure. They are made of aluminum to last the life of the house. Door plugs are included with the "Original" Mansion series.

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Purple Martin Facts:

• Purple Martins are one of North America’s best known and most desired birds.
• Purple Martins are the largest North American swallow and the only species of martins on this continent.
• People treasure Purple Martins for their graceful flight, social antics, gurgling song, and insect-eating habits.
• Purple Martins are a unique part of North America’s natural history, managed by humans longer than any other species of songbird.
• In most of North America, Purple Martins depend on human-supplied housing for nesting.
• Purple Martins faithfully return to the backyards of their landlords (the people who put up martin housing) in North America traditionally as warm spring weather returns for their breeding season.
• Purple Martin breeding season is approximately a 70-day cycle while the birds are with us in our backyards. During this time, Purple Martins are busy building their nests, laying their eggs, raising their young and bringing happiness to their devoted landlords.

Housing Standards for Purple Martins