{"product_id":"the-pm-pod-purple-martin-supergourd-troyers-birds-paradise-crescent-sreh-single-gourd-with-porch","title":"The 'PM Pod' Purple Martin SuperGourd | Troyer's Birds' Paradise Crescent SREH Single Gourd with Porch","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTwenty years of Purple Martin breeding biology research produced one clear conclusion — martins fledge more young in large, white gourds than they do in traditional aluminum housing. The PM Pod is the physical expression of that research. A single Troyer's SuperGourd with crescent SREH entrance, integrated rain canopy, attachable interior and exterior porches, and a 45-degree hand-access port that makes nest monitoring genuinely easy. One-piece high-density polyethylene construction with no seams, no joints, and no failure points. UV inhibitors molded directly into the plastic body. Seven base drainage holes. A threaded cap that seals the access port securely during active nesting. And a material density that keeps wind sway to a minimum — because a swaying gourd is a gourd martins hesitate to occupy. Whether you're building a new colony from scratch, expanding an existing rack system, or replacing a single gourd mid-season, The PM Pod delivers the research-backed housing geometry that Purple Martins actively prefer — one unit at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResearch-Based Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The SuperGourd profile was engineered based on two decades of dedicated Purple Martin breeding biology research — research that documented measurably higher fledgling success rates in large white gourds compared to traditional aluminum compartment housing. The PM Pod is the direct product of that data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrescent Starling-Resistant Entrance Hole (SREH):\u003c\/strong\u003e A precision crescent-shaped opening measuring 3\"W x 1.125\"H physically excludes European Starlings while admitting Purple Martins without restriction. Passive, permanent colony protection from the moment of installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolded Rain Canopy with Raised Perch Lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e A canopy molded directly above the entrance deflects precipitation away from the opening during active breeding season, while raised lines on the canopy surface provide martins with additional perching grip during approach and pre-entry behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttachable Interior \u0026amp; Exterior Porches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included porches attach to both the interior and exterior of the entrance, providing martins with expanded standing area and supporting natural pre-entry and post-landing behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45-Degree Hand-Access Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e A generously sized access port positioned at a 45-degree angle on the side of the gourd allows the landlord full interior access for nest inspection, parasite management, egg counts, and end-of-season cleanout — with a perspective angle that makes viewing the nest interior genuinely comfortable. A threaded cap seals the port securely during active nesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Piece HDPE Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The seamless, high-density polyethylene body eliminates joints, seams, and structural failure points — creating a weather-resistant shell that will not rot, peel, split, crack, or break if accidentally dropped, across decades of seasonal outdoor use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV Inhibitors:\u003c\/strong\u003e UV-stabilizing compounds molded directly into the plastic body prevent UV degradation and maintain structural and aesthetic integrity across years of direct sun exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeven Base Drainage Holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven drainage holes at the base of the gourd allow accumulated water to exit rapidly, maintaining a dry nest interior throughout active breeding season regardless of precipitation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Density Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HDPE construction produces a gourd heavier than standard plastic alternatives — significantly reducing wind sway during active colony season and supporting the stable nesting environment that Purple Martins require for consistent occupancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Exterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e The white gourd surface reflects solar radiation, reducing interior temperature buildup during peak summer heat and protecting nestlings from heat stress during the critical development window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eBoutique \u0026amp; Conservation Values\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScience-Backed Colony Infrastructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The PM Pod is not a generic plastic gourd — it is the product of two decades of Purple Martin breeding biology research, refined through real-world colony data into the housing geometry that consistently outperforms alternatives in fledgling success rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Unit Flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available individually for landlords expanding an existing rack system, replacing end-of-life gourds, or building a custom colony configuration one Pod at a time — without committing to a full multi-gourd kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Manufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proudly Made in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGourd Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGourd Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntrance Hole Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crescent SREH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntrance Hole Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\"W x 1.125\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45-degree angle, hand-sized, threaded cap included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage Holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 base drainage holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rod or rack mount via 1\/4\" holes on cleanout panel axis (rod not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proudly Made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Some Assembly Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Troyer's Birds' Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45261790478415,"sku":"TBP-SGCP","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5608\/5583\/files\/TBP-SGCP_m_lg.jpg?v=1779144850","url":"https:\/\/midwestnestshop.com\/products\/the-pm-pod-purple-martin-supergourd-troyers-birds-paradise-crescent-sreh-single-gourd-with-porch","provider":"Midwest Nest LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}