For generations, the sight of purple martin houses dotting American backyards has been a cherished symbol of spring’s return. These ... Read more ...

The baby birds then beg their parents for food for several more weeks. The secret to attracting purple martins is to set up multichambered nest boxes near open areas for them to raise their young.

In his affidavit attached to a motion requesting the judge to dismiss the complaint, Andrew Stamm included photos of cars with bird droppings from August, after the purple martins left.

Purple martins, known for their glossy plumage, have returned to Michigan after wintering in South America. The first sightings, known as "scout" birds, were reported in mid-March, marking the ...

I've always loved working with baby birds — I've done that in both a research setting and a veterinary setting — so to be able to mix that with my interest in insects, it was awesome.” Purple martins ...

Morris says the Purple Martin population has taken a hit over the past year because of the weather. The high temperatures are often detrimental to the survival of the young birds. Even so ...

Erie, PA — In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in South Carolina. The birds were seen on February 7 in the town of Hanahan by a ...

Others dive in and out of human-made bird houses from natural gourds that hang from the poles 20 feet from the water’s surface. These are the homes of the purple martin, a bird locals are ...

One reason the desert birds have been studied so little is that they nest high up in saguaros, said Siegrist, president of the 5,000-member Purple Martin Conservation Association. “You can’t ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Whether you are familiar with the purple martin or not, the birds are definitely familiar with Texas. After spending the bulk of the winter in South America, these migratory ...

And the Purple Martins that have been the talk of the town ... Now, it's all wrapping up." As the older birds head out first, the younger ones will still stick around the next few weeks into ...

ERIE, Pennsylvania — If you’re looking for a sign of spring, forget about the robin ... the purple martin has been sighted in Ohio. That’s according to the Erie-based Purple Martin ...