Clemson Extension Forestry and Wildlife

Preparing for Purple Martins

Purple martin (Progne subis). Vern Wilkins, Indiana University, Bugwood.org

Being the largest swallow in North America, Purple Martins have always been an extremely popular bird among homeowners and birding enthusiasts. Native Americans would attract them by hollowing out gourds and hanging them for the purple martins to nest in. Nowadays, homeowners often spend a lot of their time and resources trying to attract these […]