Purple Martin (corrected to Tree Swallow!) Nest in unusual house Broad Ripple Village Indianapolis
. We broke every rule of thumb, and got a pair of swallows. The house is only 3 feet off the ground, is red, and there many obstacles to flight. I am concerned raccoons so I will likely put the house on a taller shepherd hook, but still in the shade of the evergreen. Any suggestions or questions are welcome. How many bird types can you hear? Is this an unusual nest for tree swallows? … Purple Martins Tree Swallows house nesting pair. Nature scene. Bird calls sounds. CBS Sunday Morning Show …
male has a longer forked tail than the female..
I am pretty much in agreement that those are tree swallows or barn swallows. However, I am no expert.
The male is extremely purple! How can you tell the difference?
hi,
that is a tree swallow…they cousins to the martins