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	The Purple Martin Society, NA -- Glossary of Purple Martin Terms
		Though martins can breed by the end of the first year, martins are not considered full fledge adults until they return for their third summer.
		On martin houses with a rope and pulley system, a piece of metal with an upper and lower project arm to which rope is attached and secured.
		Martins are known to roost in the city parks of São Paulo, Brazil while on their wintering grounds.
	www.purplemartins.com /Topics/pmwords.htm (2075 words)

	Purple Martin Webcam
		Purple Martins are colonial birds’ which means that they typically nest in colonies.
		When the Martins return to North America from their wintering grounds in South America, the males will establish a territory that usually comprises one or more nest chambers depending on the type and design of housing that is offered.
		Martin housing is available commercially in both forms (as multi-unit structures as well as both natural and “artificial” gourds), that has been designed to allow for easy access to not only clean, but to inspect/manage during the nesting season.
	www.newyorkwild.org /martin/martin_gone.htm (2154 words)

	All About Birds
		Purple Martins in eastern North America now nest almost exclusively in birdhouses, but those in the West use mostly natural cavities.
		Despite the term "scout" used for the first returning Purple Martins, the first arriving individuals are not checking out the area to make sure it is safe for the rest of the group.
		The Purple Martin is unusual among birds that use nest boxes; several pairs will nest in a single box with multiple compartments.
	www.birds.cornell.edu /programs/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Purple_Martin_dtl.html (487 words)

	Hinterland Who's Who - Purple Martin
		The Purple Martin Progne subis is a conspicuous bird in many populated areas of North America during spring and summer.
		A marking study undertaken by ornithologists, or bird experts, from Brazil and the United States indicated that Purple Martins that nest in widely scattered locations across the United States and Canada may be found roosting in cities in the state of Sao Paulo in southern Brazil during the winter.
		Martin houses should be erected or opened just after the first sighting of martins in the spring.
	www.hww.ca /hww2.asp?cid=7&id=65 (2008 words)

	WBU Purple Martins Education
		Purple martin houses must be placed in an open area, in full sun most of the day, with a white exterior for coolness.
		A height of 12’ to 20’ for mounting a purple martin house is recommended; no higher unless necessary, due to nearby trees or other obstacles in the flyway.
		Martins require a wide open area around their housing, and martin housing should always be placed within 100’ of people (a house, or other active area), and at least 40’ from trees, farther if possible.
	www.wbu.com /edu/martins.htm (573 words)

	Hinterland Who's Who - Purple Martin
		Martins are much less common in western Canada than in the eastern provinces.
		Martins arrive in Canada in early spring, usually in early April in Quebec and Ontario and from late April to early May in other areas.
		On warm summer mornings Purple Martins can be seen flying over 300 m high, catching noctuid moths that have been migrating in warm updrafts all night.
	www.hww.ca /hww2.asp?id=65 (2008 words)

	Attracting Beneficial Purple Martins to your Backyard at Wild Birds Forever
		Purple Martins can be found in just about every state in the U.S. except for the Great Basin area in the west.
		Purple martins enjoy vast quantities of insects on the wing, and are much sought after for controlling annoying insects like mosquitoes.
		Purple martins are best known for their communal nesting in human built apartment houses.
	www.birdsforever.com /pmartin.html (464 words)

	Purple Martin Basics
		Purple martin houses should be pole-mounted at a height of 10-20 feet.
		Martins may arrive as late as the end of June anywhere in the United States, and in July and August, the current year's young will be looking for next year's breeding sites.
		Because successful purple martin management often requires access to martin housing, it is best to purchase a house that may be raised and lowered vertically.
	www.purplemartinhouses.com /purplemartinhouses/lc_attract_purple_martins.asp (748 words)

	Purple Martin -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Purple Martin, Progne subis, is the largest (A continent (the third largest) in the western hemisphere connected to South America by the Isthmus of Panama) North American (Small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations) swallow at 20 cm length.
		Their breeding habitat is open areas across eastern North America, and also some locations on the west coast from (A province in western Canada) British Columbia to (A Republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810) Mexico.
		The Purple Martin (Click link for more info and facts about migrates) migrates to the (A major South American river; flows into the South Atlantic; the world's 2nd longest river (4000 miles)) Amazon basin in winter.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pu/purple_martin.htm (370 words)

	The Nature Society
		Purple martins (Progne subis) largest member of the swallow family, were first attracted to Native American villages with hollowed out gourds.
		By the middle of the twentieth century, natural habitat had all but disappeared, and purple martins were a near-endangered species.
		Purple martins are now totally dependent on man-made buildings.
	www.naturesociety.org /about.html (242 words)

	2005 Scout Arrival Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The purple overlay shows the breeding (North America) and the overwintering (South America) range of the Purple Martin in North America.
		Purple Martins have short fl beaks and are either all-fl (adult males) or have gray undersides with darker backs (females and subadult males).
		Grackles and cowbirds are iridescent purple like martins, but they frequent seed feeders and walk through the grass; Purple Martins don't.
	www.purplemartin.org /scoutreport/2005/index.php (776 words)

	The Birdhouse Network - Purple Martin
		Purple Martins are a migratory species that breeds along the West Coast and in the eastern and central portions of the United States, and in parts of Canada and Mexico.
		Purple Martins can reach fairly high densities when nest boxes are present; however, in other areas, they can be completely absent.
		Purple Martins are obligate, aerial insectivores; they feed in flight upon flying insects such as wasps, moths, flies, grasshoppers, bees, and ballooning spiders.
	birds.cornell.edu /birdhouse/bird_bios/speciesaccounts/purmar.html (880 words)

	Purple Martin Houses
		The largest member of the swallow family, Purple Martins are a delightful species to attract and house in your backyard.
		Purple Martins are completely dependent on people to provide them with habitats.
		These Purple Martin houses are made of durable, cool aluminum and will quickly attract these entertaining and friendly birds.
	www.backyardbird.com /purmarhous.html (262 words)

	Purple Martin Houses (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Purple Martin Houses : These houses are of such unique design they require their own separate category.
		Typically offered with the capacity to add floors as your colony of Purple Martins grows, these bird houses are generally constructed of aluminum, allowing them to be raised to a preferred height averaging 12-14 feet.
		In the East, Purple Martins are attracted to houses with multiple apartments to establish colonies.
	www.abirdshome.com /martinhouses.html (593 words)

	Purple Martin House , The Best Purple Martin Houses are a perfect for Purple Martins and Landlords alike Durable ...
		Martins feel a sense of protection being close to people, so place your housing close to human dwellings in a place that offers adequate open area with enough room and time for them to be able to flee when they see aerial predators.
		Even if a martin pair does manage to find an empty cavity in which to raise a family and is fortunate enough to reach the egg-laying stage, the martins’ efforts oftentimes end in failure because of the presence of their two bird enemies.
		Martins will abandon the colony after that, because it wouldn’t be in their best interest to stay at a site where they had nest failure.
	www.purplemartin.net (1832 words)

	The Purple Martin Site: Purple Martin Migration (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		If you have a new martin house, expect to vie for the younger birds that will be arriving as much as a month after the scouts.
		Purple martins Winter in South America mostly in Brizil and then return each Spring to the same nesting area - usually to the same house.
		Scout reports are a good way to predict arriving scouts and to see when the first purple martins arrived in your local this year.
	www.neun.com /martin/arrive.shtml (679 words)

	Search Tuna Report for Purple Martin Birds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Description: The Purple Martin Society, NA is a nationally recognized birding organization of Purple Martin Landlords whose purpose is to educate the public by stimulating their interest to learn and to care about the conservation of these birds and their behavior.
		Purple martin articles and stories that focus on such topics as raising martins, house placement, predator/pest control and other elements of colony management.
		The Purple Martin usually nests in colonies, often in multi-compartment Purple Martin houses male and female may feed their brood of nestlings up to 60 times a day often gathers in enormous flocks during migration trips feeds on a variety of the larger flying insects...
	www.searchtuna.com /ftlive2/1067.html (2100 words)

	Searching Shop-NC.com for Purple-Martin-House
		These modular six-sided aluminum Purple Martin Pagodas are available in 6, 12, 18 and 24 unit styles.
		This attractive 12-compartment wooden purple martin house comes fully assembled and ready for your martins to move in.
		These classic two-story, aluminum purple martin houses come complete with a matching pole that uses a unique locking rope lanyard for safe and easy raising and lowering.
	www.shop-nc.com /db/searchProducts.asp?S=128&SS=Purple-Martin-House&SB=Price (553 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| Scotland \| Bird lover misses out on sighting
		The purple martin, which matures to a glossy, purple-fl plumage, is the largest of the North American swallows.
		Purple martins are native to large parts of North America and after breeding they usually migrate to parts of South America, including Brazil, the Amazon basin, Bolivia and Paraguay.
		Mr Evans said that after it was clear the martin was still in Scotland he decided to make a dash north from his home in Little Chalfont.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/scotland/3635550.stm (502 words)

	Purple Martin Housing
		Becoming a Purple Martin landlord is one of the most gratifying experiences you can have as a backyard birder.
		Purple Martin House, 24 Unit and Pole Combo by Heath
		Purple Martin Houses, Heath 18 Unit Purple Martin House and Pole Combo, Purple Martin House 12 Unit and Pole Combo Heath, Martin House 4 Units "Quad Pod" Heritage Farms, Heath 12 Unit Wood Purple Martin House, COATES 4 Room Purple Martin Mansion, Heath 12 Unit Aluminum Purple Martin House and much more at
	thebirdshed.com /purple.html (397 words)

	Open Directory - Recreation: Birding: Backyard Birding: Purple Martins (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Purple Martin Conservation Association - An international, non-profit, organization dedicated to the conservation of the Purple Martin.
		Purple Martin Preservation Alliance - Devoted to the preservation and recovery of the Purple Martin through hands-on conservation projects, management of existing breeding sites, and research.
		Purple Martins in Texas - Migation maps and sightings for the Purple Martin.
	dmoz.org /Recreation/Birding/Backyard_Birding/Purple_Martins (254 words)

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		Mission Statement: The Purple Martin Preservation Alliance (PMPA) is a non-profit, all-volunteer conservation organization dedicated to the recovery and preservation of the Purple Martin species through hands-on conservation projects, public education, and scientific research.
		The Purple Martin (Progne subis) is a large blue-fl swallow (very dark glossy blue body with fl wings) that is best known for its habit of nesting colonially in large, multi-compartmented houses or gourds.
		Thousands of martins died of weather-induced starvation in June of 1972 in Western Pennsylvania when Hurricane Agnes caused 1 week of constant rain, depriving the air of flying insects, the Purple Martin's only source of natural food.
	www.purple-martin.org (1245 words)

	Deb's Tips Attracting Purple Martins and Purple Martin Migration Maps
		Purple martins are a member of the swallow family and nest in colonies.
		Martins have a veracious appetite for flying insects and by erecting a Purple Martin house you can help control naturally the insects in your garden.
		Purple martin homes come in all shapes and sizes, constructed of metal, plastic, or wood.
	www.birdwatchers.com /pmartins.html (293 words)

	NWR The Purple Martin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The largest of the swallow family, the Purple Martin is famous both for its song and its graceful flight.
		The Purple Martin is the first migratory bird to arrive in the New Orleans area in late January.
		Local Purple Martins leave their houses at night and roost at the Causeway for safety.
	www.gnofn.org /~swallow/pm.html (275 words)

	The Purple Martin Society, NA -- Overview and Purpose
		The Purple Martin Society, NA is a young organization that was founded in 1994.
		The Purple Martin Society, NA is a specialized and unique group of birders whose goals are to preserve the Purple Martin species for future generations and to advance the interest and knowledge of Purple Martins to others.
		As devotees of martins, the members of The Purple Martin Society are people who share a love for all birds and wildlife in general.
	www.purplemartins.com /organ.htm (261 words)

	Purple Martin House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Since man was introduced to the purple martin, they've been supplying housing for them to nest and raise their young in.
		However, not knowing any better, most of the time, the houses were built incorrectly and many a time, the purple martin had to pay for that mistake, either with discomfort or with it's life.
		However, education about the purple martin has increased greatly in recent times and we now know much more about this beautiful bird and its habits.
	home.earthlink.net /~chuckabare/house.htm (1034 words)

	HOMES FOR BIRDS
		Many people want martins because, it's been said, these birds "can eat 2,000 mosquitoes a day." While it's true that they eat flying insects, don't expect purple martins to wipe out your mosquitoes.
		Martins nest in groups, so you'll need a house with a minimum of four large rooms -- 6 or more inches on all sides, with a 2-1/4 inch entrance hole about an inch and a half above the floor.
		You can leave your purple martin houses up, but be sure to plug the entrance holes to discourage starlings and house sparrows.
	www.bcpl.lib.md.us /~tross/by/house.html (3890 words)

	The Purple Martin Society, NA -- Home Page
		Our purpose is to educate the Purple Martin public, to stimulate their interest and enthusiasm in learning about these birds and caring for them, and to bear testimony to what other enthusiasts have found so gratifying in perpetuating this bird's much needed support.
		Traveling thousands of miles from points as far away as Brazil, Purple Martins find their ways into the backyards of thousands of enthusiasts.
		Already uncommon in many of their natural breeding areas, east of the Rocky Mountains Purple Martins are almost completely dependent on humans.
	purplemartins.com (168 words)

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