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Purple Martin Conservation Association
The Purple Martin Conservation Association is the only organization devoted exclusively to the scientific study of Purple Martins (Progne subis), their biology, and habitat requirements.

Sarah's Purple Martins & Bluebird Trail
Welcome to Sarah's Purple Martins & Bluebird Trail. My site is located in Far North/East Illinois about one mile from the Wisconsin border. This past season was my fifth year as a Purple Martin landlord and Bluebird trail owner.

The Purple Martin Society
This web site is dedicated to Purple Martin Landlords, past, present, and future. Our purpose is to educate the Purple Martin public, to stimulate their interest and enthusiasm in learning about these birds and caring for them, and to bear testimony to what other enthusiasts have found so gratifying in perpetuating this bird's much needed support.

Chuck's Purple Martin Page
Within the following pages, you will find all kinds of information dealing with Purple Martins. Information like how to attract them, house them, protect them and how to properly care for them. I've attempted to present this information in a manner that anyone can understand so they too can enjoy this wonderful bird species should they wish to try and attract some to their homes.

Danny's Purple Martin Place
This page is devoted exclusively to the hobby of being a landlord of Purple Martins. First, let me say that I am not an expert in this field, but really enjoy being a host for these beautiful birds and wanted to share some of the things that have worked for me as well as some of my failures. My knowledge of martins comes from "hands on" experience as well as other sources, which include other landlord's advice and printed material. A word of advice though, This is an addicting hobby, so have fun!

The Birds of Lake Murray
Lunch Island, also known as Doolittle Island or Bombing Range Island, in the middle of Lake Murray, is North America's first officially designated Purple Martin sanctuary. On summer evenings, boats gather at dusk to witness the spectacle of thousands and thousands of Purple Martins coming to the island to roost.

National Wildbird Refuge - Project Swallow
Twice a year, some eight million Purple Martins migrate through southeast Louisiana, the first as a final "refueling" stop before the long flight to South America, and again as their first chance to refuel on the way back. A flight for some that can be as long as 8,500 miles. More than 200,000 of these spectacular birds have adopted the under-structure of the southern end of Lake Pontchartrain Causeway as their evening roosting area during the spring and summer months. At dusk each evening, the swallows swoop and dance, sing and provide a natural, breathtaking spectacle.

Purple Martins in Texas
Texas Environmental Studies Institute in the Gulf Coast area of Texas is interested in Purple Martin migration. Purple Martins, a type of swallow, migrate north through Texas in spring from Sao Paulo, Brazil into the Central Flyway of the United States seeking mates, housing and food. The birds have fairly predictable time tables in their migration.

Purple Martin Photos by Joe Dellinger
You may use these for nonprofit educational purposes; just credit them back to me, please, and don't remove the comments embedded in the image. I primarily took these for a friend to use for artistic reference purposes, so if you're also planning to use them for references for works of art, please check with me first.

Central Florida Bird Watchers Purple Martin Page
Dedicated to keeping you informed of current bird sightings. The high point of Central Florida bird watching is the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. The refuge encompasses 140,000 acres of saltwater and freshwater marsh divided into several ecological habitats. When you visit the refuge you'll experience salt marsh, sedge grass plains, hardwood hammocks and stands of pine and Sable Palm. This diversity provides homes for 310 species of birds and 1,045 species of plants. The Refuge Office and Visitor Information Center is located just 4 miles east of Titusville, Florida on Route 402. Be sure to stop in at the Visitor Center to check the wildlife sighting log book.