Checking Purple Martin Nests

Purple Martins love to live around humans and checking their nests can help them be more successful. Mary Schmidt from Lichterman Nature Center checks her nesting gourds for eggs and young birds. She explains that frequent checking can help avoid issues that could harm the birds. She also talks about how the birds get food and water back to their young.

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