>>Scout-Arrival Study Reveals First Purple Martins of the Year Spotted in VA
(South Boston, VA) -- The first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Virginia. Thomas Cage explains the excitement.Preview: Voicer Script:
The Purple Martin Conservation Association tracks and reports on the birds' migration from Brazil to North America through a community science project called the Scout-Arrival Study. The Virginian Review reports conservation is needed because the decline in Purple Martin population is attributed to factors such as nesting habitat loss, invasive species, prey availability, and climate change. Nest boxes are crucial for the survival of the species and the Purple Martin Conservation Association offers resources for those interested in helping protect these birds.