Travis Audubon is hosting Purple Martin Parties, where hundreds 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!

EVENT MAP: LOCATION AND PARKING

A special thanks to Discount Tire and BH Properties for their support!

Discount for Purple Martin Party Guests at the Blanton Museum of Art

Did you know that the Blanton’s immersive Butler Sound Gallery has sound art that incorporates recordings from a Purple Martin Party? You can also hear other local birds and wildlife, from the golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo to Mexican free-tailed bats. Mention “Purple Martin Parties” at the Blanton’s Check-In to receive $5 off admission, now through August 31.