In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first purple martins of the year have been spotted in South Dakota.

These birds, North America's largest swallow species, travel up to 7,000 miles and play a crucial role in controlling insect populations. Purple martin populations have declined sharply in recent ...

In honor of the purple martins that fly to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort each year, the hotel now offers purple martin plush. Purple Martin Plush – $12.99 Though the species is named after the ...

The first purple martins of the year have been spotted in South Dakota, marking the start of spring migration. These birds travel up to 7,000 miles from Brazil to their breeding grounds in North ...