Purple Martins are the only North American songbird that now depends entirely on humans for nesting (with some groups in the southwest still nesting in natural cavities). Learn where they live, what habitat they need, how to set up proper housing, and why monitoring for predators and invasive species is essential to helping this remarkable bird survive and thrive.

Purple Martins now rely almost entirely on human-provided housing. Learn their habitat needs, house dimensions, and how to monitor and protect thriving colonies.

Brilliantly blue and remarkably intelligent, the Blue Jay is one of North America’s most charismatic backyard birds. From caching acorns that grow new forests to warning other species of predators, this bold and vocal bird brings both color and purpose to every landscape it inhabits.