I think I get the birds that prefer to stay out in the open. Which means we’re not fighting for bird turf, so to speak... ;-) So I guess that’s good!
Yep, I’ve wanted a Purple Martin house for a long time. Mrs. looked into getting me one installed for Christmas, but the Bird Store told her we had too many trees. They like open fields.
Hair, I’m guessing you’re right about too much shade. Do you have flowers that will attract the hummingbirds?