Purple Martin male and female—Photo: Dee Renee Ericks
This video shares Part I of our July 16 Purple Martin program—a classroom session filled with stories, science, and 26 years of local data from OPAS’s long‑running conservation project. You’ll learn about their migration routes, nesting needs, and diet, and you’ll see a special embedded video that follows a Purple Martin’s astonishing journey all the way from Oregon to South America and back.
If you’ve ever wondered how far these birds travel, how they choose a nest site, or how our local efforts connect to their survival, this is a wonderful place to start. Settle in and enjoy the adventure.