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taken now that will get you ready for! the martin's return next year. At this| time of year martin housing should', be taken down, cleaned and any needed repairs done. A coat of glossy* white paint should be applied inside! and outside of the house to keep it in! good shape. !
It has also been proven that aj totally white house will attract more1, martins because it allows the mar-1 tins to see the nest holes from the air.! When done, store your house in a! protected place for the winter. 5
Around mid-March you can put! your martin house back up. I recom-J mend keeping the holes plugged until! martins are sighted in your area. The! holes can be closed with commercial-! ly available or homemade plugs. AJ simple paper cup stuck in each hole! will be enough to keep the starlings! and English Sparrows from taking! over your martin house before their! arrival. ,J
Once you see martins at your! housing, the holes can be opened.,' The martins will have a much better; chance to establish themselves in an| empty house. {
Jim Bywaters is an avid bird\ watcher and resides in Flint Hill. •
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