Robin Donaldson would not call herself a “birder” in the classic sense of someone who observes and identifies wild birds in their habitats. But last spring, the Ashland industrial engineer flew to ...

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 ...

Purple martins, known for their glossy plumage, have returned to Michigan after wintering in South America. The first sightings, known as "scout" birds, were reported in mid-March, marking the ...

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 ...