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Seeking Martin Advice



I have been so happy to have martins for the first time in eleven years. I 
am pretty sure there is at least one apartment occupied and possibly two.
Yesterday I saw one sparrow, not sure which kind, with a twig perched on 
the railing of the house, but it flew off without entering the house.Today 
a one sparrow and about 4 house finches were perched on the roof of the 
martin house.There was one martin perched on the railing at the same time.
I have heard of sparrows and starlings taking over martin houses, but don't 
know about house finches. Will they encroach on an occupied apartment? I 
have enjoyed the  house finches at my feeders this season, but am thinking 
of bringing them inside to discourage the finches from hanging around.
Any thoughts?
Gail
  Charleston, SC