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Borg Svemann,
Woodworker
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Purple Martins fare far better in wooden bird houses then in metal because wood does not hold or radiate heat like metal houses do.
Purple martins at the Crofton pilings began to sound like a sci-fi laser battle.
Purple Martins spend their winters very far south in Brazil.
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Miles Rhodes,
Wine Taster
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Purple martins and their rickety apartments lined the river edge of the Lodge.
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Richard Hosking,
Paranormal Investigator
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Purple Martins often hover in the airspace immediately in front of their nest compartments if for any reason they have to hesitate before landing.
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Sarah Kennedy,
Fashion Model
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Purple Martins commonly engage in flight play with the green leaves they discard from their nest cups after they have dried up.
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Sam Hayden,
Gothic Nightclub Owner
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Purple Martins like to be around and nest with other Purple Martins.
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Shane Kelly,
Bar Tender
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Purple martins were a deterrent against insect pests (they feed on mosquitos, gnats, flies, etc.
Purple Martins formerly were widespread in the Puget Sound area but now these birds are usually seen only around saltwater environments.
Purple martins are a semi-domesticated bird, and like to be near people.
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Chrissie Tanner,
Homemaker and Mom
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Purple Martins are monogamous in their pair-bonding behavior, which enables the sexes to equally share the duties of nest building and feeding of offspring.
Purple Martins commonly roll their addled eggs out of their nest cups into the nest periphery, or out onto the porches of their houses.
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