Purple Martins: The Bird That Relies on Human-Built Nests
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Purple Martins: The Bird That Relies on Human-Built Nests
Purple martins are truly a bird of the people. In fact, they have shifted almost entirely from natural nests to human-made ones. Why have purple martins become so reliant on us?
Feb 7, 2023
Purple Martin Nesting
Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary has been a popular area for Purple Martins this nesting season! The colony, which consists of two racks, each holding a dozen PVC gourds for nesting, was nearly a full house. Overall, Wellfleet Bay saw a 22% growth in fledged Purple Martins compared to the 2022 season. Learn more about the Purple Martin colonies at Mass Audubon: https://bit.ly/3PaP42w | Mass Audubon
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Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary has been a popular area for Purple Martins this nesting season! The colony, which consists of two racks, each holding a dozen PVC gourds for nesting, was nearly a full house. Overall, Wellfleet Bay saw a 22% growth in fledged Purple Martins compared to the 2022 season. Learn more about the Purple Martin colonies at Mass Audubon: https://bit.ly/3PaP42w | Mass Audubon
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