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

THESE ARE BEAUTIFUL BIRDS. LET ME SHOW YOU PICTURES OF WHAT THE ADULTS LOOK LIKE. HERE IS THE ADULT MALE. PURPLE MARTIN. DEEP BLUE. VERY EASY TO SPOT THE MALES. IF WE ARE TRYING TO DETERMINE IF ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

The Purple Martin Conservation Association in Erie reports the first birds were seen March 2 in Port Royal, Juniata County. The birds were spotted by one of the association’s birding enthusiasts ...