ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN) – The Purple Martin is a very unique bird found in North America. The Martin is known for its skillful aerial exhibitions, tolerance of humans, and pleasant twittering calls.

For generations, the sight of purple martin houses dotting American backyards has been a cherished symbol of spring’s return. These elaborate multi-unit bird dwellings, often resembling miniature ...

I recently received an e-mail from Janet Foltz, who had read my story on the life history of martins. She said they were able to attract the birds to a house in Chanhassen and was entertained by their ...

Eze Pojmann-Ezeonyilo poses for a photo with his Purple Martin songbird houses at Cedar Ridge Elementary School in Columbia. Eze Pojmann-Ezeonyilo points out an opening on a round, white sphere at ...

In early February, Andrew and Carol Stamm scan the skies for the first signs that their purple martin colony will return to the nesting structures in their Harahan backyard. And each year like ...

ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN) — The North American purple martin is known for its skillful aerial exhibitions, tolerance of humans and pleasant twittering calls. The city of Escanaba is home to several ...