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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...