In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first purple martins of the year have been spotted in South Dakota.

Listen for their chirps early in the day and short calls to other swallows. Next, discover how to identify purple martins — and find out how to attract them with a purple martin birdhouse.

The purple martin is the largest swallow in North America. Males are all dark, glossy blue-black; females and immatures duller above and grayish below. The purple martin is an extremely popular ...

Purple martin populations have declined sharply in recent decades due to habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change. Purple martins are flying back to Pennsylvania from Brazil. The Purple ...

Purple martins, known for their glossy plumage, have returned to Michigan after wintering in South America. The first sightings, known as "scout" birds, were reported in mid-March, marking the ...

In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Minnesota.

The first purple martins of the year have been spotted in South Dakota, marking the start of spring migration. These birds travel up to 7,000 miles from Brazil to their breeding grounds in North ...

Purple martins are flying back to Pennsylvania from Brazil. The Purple Martin Conservation Association in Erie reports the first birds were seen March 2 in Port Royal, Juniata County. The birds ...