About the ECMPMR Project
The Purple Martin population in Minnesota has
decreased nearly 80% over the past 40 years according
to the Audubon Society. The population is continuing to
decline by 3.8% each year according to the Breeding
Bird Survey. In response to this information, the East
Central Minnesota Purple Martin Recovery project was
established and has grown to six public colony sites
located across the region. ECMPMR colonies, which are
extensively managed on a volunteer basis, serve to
expose the general public to Purple Martins as well as
help foster a healthy increase in the local Purple Martin
population.
Many Purple Martins fledge from ECMPMR colonies
each year. When these birds return in the spring they
will need additional safe and productive places to nest.
If you know of an adequate location for a Purple Martin
colony, you are strongly encouraged to put up high
quality housing and practice proper management
techniques to help increase the declining Purple Martin
population. If you plan to put up housing, it is highly
recommended that you install a T-14 Purple Martin
House (from the Birds' Paradise) and/or a gourd rack
(from CUENT) fitted with Excluder Gourds, all with the
modified excluder SREH. This is the same setup found
at ECMPMR colonies. Local Purple Martins are
expected to imprint on this housing. When returning
birds see a T-14 Purple Martin House or a gourd rack
similar to what they were raised in, they may recognize it
as high-quality housing and be more likely to nest.
The Purple Martin population in Minnesota has
decreased nearly 80% over the past 40 years according
to the Audubon Society. The population is continuing to
decline by 3.8% each year according to the Breeding
Bird Survey. In response to this information, the East
Central Minnesota Purple Martin Recovery project was
established and has grown to six public colony sites
located across the region. ECMPMR colonies, which are
extensively managed on a volunteer basis, serve to
expose the general public to Purple Martins as well as
help foster a healthy increase in the local Purple Martin
population.
Many Purple Martins fledge from ECMPMR colonies
each year. When these birds return in the spring they
will need additional safe and productive places to nest.
If you know of an adequate location for a Purple Martin
colony, you are strongly encouraged to put up high
quality housing and practice proper management
techniques to help increase the declining Purple Martin
population. If you plan to put up housing, it is highly
recommended that you install a T-14 Purple Martin
House (from the Birds' Paradise) and/or a gourd rack
(from CUENT) fitted with Excluder Gourds, all with the
modified excluder SREH. This is the same setup found
at ECMPMR colonies. Local Purple Martins are
expected to imprint on this housing. When returning
birds see a T-14 Purple Martin House or a gourd rack
similar to what they were raised in, they may recognize it
as high-quality housing and be more likely to nest.
A T-14 on the grounds of East Central Energy's headquarters in
Braham, MN.
Braham, MN.
| East Central Minnesota Purple Martin Recovery |
www.PurpleMartinRecovery.org
| "ECMPMR colonies, which are extensively managed on a volunteer basis, serve to expose the general public to Purple Martins as well as help foster a healthy increase in the local Purple Martin Population." |
| Copyright 2008. ECMPMR |
| The East Central Minnesota Purple Martin Recovery name and logo are the sole property of Daryl Lindstrom, Jr. |
A map indicating locations of ECMPMR colonies. As of 2007, all
three colony sites available were active. Three new colony sites
are expected to be activated during the 2008 season.
three colony sites available were active. Three new colony sites
are expected to be activated during the 2008 season.
Click on the
image to the
left to
download a
copy of the
ECMPMR
brochure.
image to the
left to
download a
copy of the
ECMPMR
brochure.
2010 Updates
Upcoming Events
Summer '10 - Minnesota Martinfest
Now in its eighth year, the Minnesota Martinfest is a
great event that brings together landlords, trying
landlords, and those whom are merely interested in
Purple Martins. All are invited to attend this very
enjoyable event! Mark your calendar! (click on link
above for more info)
Now in its eighth year, the Minnesota Martinfest is a
great event that brings together landlords, trying
landlords, and those whom are merely interested in
Purple Martins. All are invited to attend this very
enjoyable event! Mark your calendar! (click on link
above for more info)
The Purple Martin Recovery Brochure "Bringing
back the Purple Martin" is now available for
download by clicking here: ECMPMR Brochure
back the Purple Martin" is now available for
download by clicking here: ECMPMR Brochure
| Stay up-to-date on the ECMPMR project on the Purple Martin Recovery Blog |
| Stay up-to-date on all Purple Martin topics on the Minnesota Purple Martins Forum |
The 2010 Purple Martin Season is drawing
near! This year, Purple Martin Recovery
will still consist of six public sites. We
have some exciting additions to some of
the colonies this year. The Memory Lake
Colony in Grantsburg, WI will have Purple
Martin interpretive signs displayed for the
public! Check it out this spring!
near! This year, Purple Martin Recovery
will still consist of six public sites. We
have some exciting additions to some of
the colonies this year. The Memory Lake
Colony in Grantsburg, WI will have Purple
Martin interpretive signs displayed for the
public! Check it out this spring!
