In early February, Andrew and Carol Stamm scan the skies for the first signs that their purple martin colony will return to the nesting structures in their Harahan backyard. And each year like ...
Photo courtesy of Shawn Wyble The welcoming sign at the entrance to the Millers' farm. Photo courtesy of Shawn Wyble Now that's what I call a bird-friendly neighborhood! Mr. Miller's farm boasts over ...
The birds have been slow to return to Western Massachusetts, in part because the purple martin's natural habitat is being decimated.
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 miniature ...
Discover the history and artistry of birdhouse gourds, handcrafted and painted in patriotic colors, available at the Stars & ...
ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN) — The North American purple martin is known for its skillful aerial exhibitions, tolerance of humans and pleasant twittering calls. The city of Escanaba is home to several ...
The Purple Martin Conservation Association's nestcam livestreams a purple martin nest in Erie, Pennsylvania. The PMCA uses the nestcam to raise awareness about the birds and their conservation efforts ...
People have long sought to attract purple martins, which are known for their aerial acrobatics, tolerance of humans and pleasant songs. Native Americans hung hollow gourds in trees or on poles to ...
The Kratt brothers fly after a purple martin to watch their eating and nesting habits. The Kratt brothers follow a purple martin to the river where they watch him feeding on hatching mayflies. Later, ...
A small blue-purple bird often seen throughout the state during the spring has started to trickle back into Kentucky, but birdwatchers may be seeing less of the species in the future. The world’s ...
During the summer, North Carolina has one of the most spectacular bird migrations. From mid-July into August, up to 100,000 purple martins swarm at dusk around the old U.S. 64 bridge over Croatan ...
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