The 'Clutch' Martin Gourds | Wild Bird Lover's Two-Piece Crescent SREH Gourds, 4-Pack

The Experience

Every serious Purple Martin landlord knows the feeling — a colony that's outgrown its housing, a rack with empty positions, or a season that demands more capacity than last year's setup can provide. The Clutch is the answer. Four Wild Bird Lover's Two-Piece Martin Gourds in a single pack, each featuring convertible crescent SREH entrances, off-white heat-reflective construction, and a two-piece interlocking design that makes seasonal cleaning and maintenance genuinely straightforward. Whether you're expanding an existing rack system, replacing worn gourds, or stocking up for a new installation, The Clutch delivers the colony infrastructure your program needs — four at a time.

Scientific Engineering

• Convertible Entrance Hole Geometry: Each gourd ships with a crescent SREH opening measuring 2.125"L x 1.25"H for passive European Starling exclusion. Perforations at the base of each entrance allow clean conversion to a 2.125" round hole configuration for landlords managing established colonies accustomed to traditional round-hole housing.
• 7" Diameter Nesting Area: The rounded base of each gourd provides a generous 7" interior nesting diameter — closely mimicking the natural gourd cavity geometry that Purple Martins evolved to prefer — supporting comfortable clutch placement and healthy nestling development.
• Two-Piece Interlocking Construction: Each gourd comprises a front and back section that interlock securely, held together by an included screw at the neck. The two-piece design allows the gourd to be fully opened for nest inspection, parasite management, and end-of-season cleanout — without tools and without removing the gourd from the rack.
• Dual Base Drainage Slots: Two slots at the base of each gourd allow accumulated water to drain freely, maintaining a dry nest interior throughout active breeding season regardless of precipitation.
• Rain Canopy: A small plastic canopy positioned above each entrance deflects direct precipitation away from the opening, protecting the nest interior during active storm events.
• Off-White Heat-Reflective Exterior: The light-colored gourd surface reflects solar radiation, reducing interior temperature buildup during peak summer heat and protecting nestlings from heat stress during the critical development window.
• Top Hanging Hole: A hole at the top of each gourd accommodates standard hanging hardware for rack-mount or suspended installation beneath an existing martin house.

Boutique & Conservation Values

• Landlord-Grade Replenishment: The 4-pack format is purpose-sized for the serious landlord expanding an existing rack system, replacing end-of-life gourds, or building out a new installation one component at a time.
• Seasonal Maintenance by Design: The two-piece interlocking construction isn't just a manufacturing convenience — it's a colony management feature. Full gourd access without disassembly means faster nest checks, more thorough cleanouts, and less disruption to the colony during active season.

Specifications

• Gourd Diameter: 8" per gourd
• Gourd Height: 12.25" per gourd
• Nesting Area Diameter: 7" per gourd
• Entrance Hole Style: Crescent SREH (convertible to 2.125" round)
• Entrance Hole Dimensions: 2.125" L x 1.25" H crescent
• Material: Plastic
• Pack Quantity: 4 gourds
• Mounting: Rack or hanging mount (rack not included)
• UPC: 10093432254537
• Shipping Weight: 5 lbs.
• ⚠️ Assembly Required