Nothing is more beautiful to the eyes or ears than purple martins (Progne subis), especially if they’ve decided to take up residence in your yard or garden. The good news is that east of the Rocky ...

In Michigan, many purple martin enthusiasts set up large bird houses or complexes in their backyard to aid the bird's survival and witness their sleek, purple coats slice through the skies.

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 ...