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Become the perfect Purple Martin landlord!
Did you know that Purple Martins are almost completely dependent on humans for their housing? Maintaining colonies of these beloved backyard birds - a tradition that began with the Native American tribes of the Southeast - is today more popular than ever. In the Stokes Purple Martin Book, you'll find all the information you need to attract, house, and care for a colony of Purple Martins in your own yard. The book includes:
* The secrets of attracting Purple Martins - from buying or building the right birdhouse to selecting the ideal site for the house on your property.
* When you can expect Purple Martins to arrive in your region.
* How to monitor houses and control predators.
* Fascinating facts about the breeding and nesting behaviors of Purple Martins.
* Range maps and more than 100 stunning full-color photographs.
Measures: 8.5" x 11"
Authors: Donald and Lillian Stokes
96 pages, paperback
Stokes