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.

For generations, the sight of purple martin houses dotting American backyards has been a cherished symbol of spring’s return. These elaborate multi-unit bird dwellings, often resembling ...

"I'm part bird," John Gerwin chuckled, as he guided a group of volunteers and children through the process of tracking the Purple Martin bird at the Prairie Ridge Ecostation in Raleigh. "I'm part ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bird lovers in Pittsylvania County looking to attract more songbirds to their backyards may want to make the drive to Louisa ...

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 ...

Enthusiasts across the eastern and central United States help track and report the beloved birds’ annual migration on behalf of the association. According to the Audubon Society, Purple Martins ...

In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Tennessee. The birds were seen on Feb. 4 in Hornbeak by a Purple Martin enthusiast – one ...