Birding

Birdwatchers all over the world build birdhouses that attract a certain species of birds. Different types of birds have definite opinions on what kinds of houses they like. Purple martins are...

Purple martins are a species of small nesting birds. They make their homes in nooks and crannies, almost anywhere and prefer to be high above ground. Making a purple martin birdhouse from a gourd...

If you talk about building a purple martin birdhouse, you really mean you are going to build a purple martin condominium. These little birds love to live in a group setting with neighbors close...

The name purple finch is deceiving. A purple finch is actually a rosy red, in fact it was originally called a red finch. This delightful little bird can be found along the western coastal areas...

Trying to spot a Purple Gallinule is difficult if you don't know what to look for and where to find this chicken-like marsh bird. Here's how to spot this brightly colored, tropical bird.

A Purple Martin house can be made of wood, plastic or aluminum. They are available in many styles. What you choose is dependent upon your personal preference, but there are many things you need to...

Unlike some birding activities, the key to attracting a purple martin population year after year does not lie in providing the right food. Purple martins feed exclusively on flying insects and do...