Purple Martin Parties

2026 Party Dates: July 24-25, July 31-August 1, August 7-8
Time: 8 PM – 9 PM
Location: Greenlawn Crossing (the parking lot between Pho Viet and Kyoka Sushi, pinned here)

Free and open to the public

This summer, Travis Audubon will host our annual Purple Martin Parties, where thousands of people congregate to watch hundreds of thousands of Purple Martins “swirl” into their roosting site. Birders and non-birders alike will be entertained by the show, so bring your family, friends, and neighbors and join us for an evening of fun.

Purple Martins begin roosting together by the thousands in early summer, as soon as their chicks leave the nest, in preparation for their migration to South America, where they live during our winter.

After dining on insects during the day and prior to settling down for the night, these highly social birds put on a spectacular aerial acrobatics show before landing in roost trees. Onlookers from previous performances described it as, “a hurricane of birds,” “way cool,” and “better than the bats!”

Binoculars are optional, but lawn chairs, cameras, and hats are highly recommended!
Please bring drinking water – it will be hot!

Why Martins Matter

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Barrio Burrito Bar Round Rock

A great pre-party dinner spot. Best of all, Barrio Burrito Bar Round Rock will donate 10% of sales between 5pm and 8pm on Purple Martin Party dates: July 24 and July 25; July 31 and August 1; and August 7 and August 8.

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt – Round Rock, TX

Looking for a cool treat after our Purple Martin Parties? Head just west of the Purple Martin roost to Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt – Round Rock, TX. There are plenty of purple flavors and toppings for our purple people! Open until 10pm.