Purple Martin Houses Installed on Course
We have added two Purple Martin bird houses to #12 and #3. Purple Martins are the largest swallow in North America. These beautiful birds are declining in population for reasons that are not clearly known. Many believe that it is the result of competition for nesting with starlings. Purple Martins nest almost exclusively in housing provided by humans. This housing is designed specifically to allow Purple Martins in, and keep predators out. With proper setup and maintenance, these houses can promote colony formation.
How Purple Martins Benefit Greenbrier CC
Purple Martins provide more benefit to us than just their majestic beauty and morning song. The main component of a Purple Martin's diet is flying insects From mosquitoes to certain types of bees, these aerially agile birds can quickly dart through the air to catch many nuisance insects. The promotion of these birds will also aid in the completion of the final steps needed for GCC to become a fully certified member of Audubon International.
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