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What Is Special About A Purple Martin?

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Purple martins are beloved songbirds and are highly sought after as backyard birds, particularly in the eastern United States. One of the largest swallows , purple martins have been known to turn backyards into havens for their flock, nesting in woodpecker holes or birdhouses. Are purple martins good to have around? Purple martins are beneficial … Read more

Are Purple Martins In Central Florida?

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While the southern-most locations tend to get the earliest arrivals, purple martins begin arriving in central and northern florida after about January 15 , according to a PMCA migration map. How long do purple martins stay in Florida? Although individual roosts remain active for six weeks or longer , individual birds may only stay at … Read more