The story goes that long before Europeans arrived in America, Native Americans hollowed out gourds to attract Purple Martins by providing safe nesting spots. Not only were the birds great…

Written by Timothy Martinez Jr. Being a Purple Martin landlord is fun and rewarding, but it does require work. Check out our tips on maintaining and cleaning Purple Martin houses.…

Written by Dan Lawton One of the most popular myths about Purple Martins is that they consume approximately 2,000 mosquitoes a day. One of the most popular myths about Purple…

Learn more about Purple Martins and their processes of mating and nesting, including how they select a nest, how they feed their young and more. Arrival Purple Martins arrive in…

Purple Martins are known for their nest fidelity. Once a Purple Martin settles on a nesting spot, it will likely travel back to that same nesting box for years to…