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 ...

The purple martin is the largest swallow in North America ... 3–6 eggs (late March–late May). Migration: in spring, arrives as early as mid-Jan. in Texas, Florida, and Gulf Coast; early ...

president of the Purple Martin Conservation Association, in a release. “Tracking the migration is not only fun, it also ...

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

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

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 ...