Backyard Birding: Early January 2021
February 3, 2021 - I heard my first-of-spring Purple Martins that morning.... Read more
Purple Martin
 | I come to Florida during the summertime (what’s the opposite of a snowbird? a hurricane bird?) I’m different because I actually like coming close to your house. Put a Purple Martin house in your yard, no more than 100 feet from your house, and I will gladly come and build a nest for you. Our males are bright navy/purple (depending on how light hits them), and the females are a lighter purple/white. Most Likely Found: In the marsh, In the open fields, In your backyard When: Summer Where I've photographed: Callaway Gardens, Circle B Bar Reserve, Lake Apopka Read more: Purple Martin at Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ebird: Purple Martin eBird range |
I have written 7 posts including a photo of a Purple Martin
First Afternoon Visit to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
June 10, 2017 - We spotted these Purple Martins on the power lines on Lust Road, and they had their mouths hanging open, trying to stay cool.... Read more
Not a Good Day to be a Bug at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
June 6, 2017 - I spotted some Purple Martins on the power lines and immediately zoomed in on the one waving around her trophy.... Read more
A Productive Afternoon Walk!
April 9, 2011 - Juvenile Bald Eagle Juvenile Bald Eagle We've been seeing Purple Martins flying over our heads each evening as we walk down by Black Lake. I've been wondering where those birds nest, since I haven't noticed any Purple Martin houses in the neighborhood. Well, I found out. They nest in the…... Read more
Purple Martins!
March 25, 2011 - We saw several Purple Martins near Black Lake on our walk tonight! It's the first time I've seen Purple Martins around our neighborhood. I had fun trying to take flight shots, although the light was fading and my results aren't great. But they are proof that we have martins around! …... Read more
Spring is in the Air at the Circle B Bar Reserve
February 12, 2011 - Laughing Gull I was admiring the Tree Swallows on Wading Bird Way when I saw these birds land and rest on the trail. They are Purple Martins, the first ones I've ever seen at Circle B. As a matter of fact, they are the first Purple Martins I've seen away…... Read more
Callaway Gardens Trip – Spring 2010
April 15, 2010 - Northern Flicker Last time we went to Callaway, we saw a female orchard oriole. This time we saw the male. There were several of them calling back and forth to each other. The first night, the sun was pretty much set before we saw our first oriole, and even so,…... Read more