Purple Martins in Action--and Super Slomo [NARRATED]

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2 жыл бұрын

Purple Martins swivel and coil, reversing themselves like a change of mind, twining and braiding through the air. Watch the action, sometimes in super slomo, and learn the truth about a couple of myths about these birds. Please click 'like' if you appreciate the movie.

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@BirdingTheBuckeyeState 2 жыл бұрын

We used to have these but then we moved, enjoyed watching them all the time!

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they're so graceful that they're hypnotic.

@terrilynn27allen88 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot.

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Terrilyn. I learned a lot too--always do when I make another movie.

@SimplyGobsmacked 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know purple martins were in the swallow family. It explains their flight pattern though, doesn't it? I've loved martins since my uncle built a great apartment complex for them in his yard next door to our house. So much fun to watch. Now my brother has an apartment for them.

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

You would think, wouldn’t you, that the powers in charge of naming birds would have called these birds purple swallows? Oh well, a rose by any other name… And whatever name they have, you’ve had a lot of opportunity in your life to watch and enjoy them. I envy you that.

@summergirl85 Жыл бұрын

One of the most stunning displays of nature I’ve ever seen were the thousands of purple martins who used to have their breeding ground in downtown Richmond Virginia. It was an annual event to view the flock of upwards of 15,000 come to roost at sunset. They have sadly moved on from this small strip of Bradford pears in the city but I’m grateful I got to experience them. It was quite a sight.

@summergirl85 Жыл бұрын

My video doesn’t do it justice but here’s a clip. kzfaq.infoQ5mwzgqtAb4?feature=share

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME Жыл бұрын

That must have been the most amazing sight. Wish I had been there.

@AnnSwanson-xu6wd 6 ай бұрын

This is such an interesting/informative video. Thanks so much for sharing this w/us Jo Alwood.

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Ann. I hadn’t watched this movie in over a year myself, so after your nice compliment, I took the time. Not bad, if I do say so myself, I appreciate you commenting.

@a.m.v.6938 7 күн бұрын

I wish we had them here where I live but I think it gets too hot for them. I have always wanted to put up one of those big Purple Martin bird houses but I’ve never seen any Purple Martins where I live. They are beautiful birds. It would be interesting to see what they do in South America.

@BioBush 2 жыл бұрын

This is like a video poem admiring the beauty of Purple Martins. Your enthusiasm is contagious! Thanks for all the work you do to put these videos together!

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! It’s nice to hear from you again, especially since you’re calling me a poet. I never thought of myself that way, but I do try to craft the language in my scripts carefully. So thank you for the lovely compliment.

@christinasornbutnark1208 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for another beautiful video Jo!

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Christina. I try to hire actors who will make a movie sizzle.

@taramcmurtry4384 2 жыл бұрын

I never realized purple martins were in the swallow family. I used to love watching them soar and swoop over my aunt and uncle's lake house in Nebraska. Thanks for another enlightening video!

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you’d think the powers that are in charge of naming birds would have called these purple swallows. Oh well, a rose by any other name… and whatever names they had, you got to enjoy them soaring and swooping. Glad you enjoyed the movie and found it informative.

@glendasavage5392 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@pamelakern2849 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed getting a close look at the Martin. I have always enjoyed them from a distance. 🤩🤩🤩

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, there's plenty to enjoy about them from a distance, Pamela. But I'm happy to be able to show you the closeup action as well. They're pretty riveting no matter what.

@bradslitz4976 Ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME Ай бұрын

You're welcome, Brad. I'm addicted to filming swallows. The latest is about their hawk eyes and I'll post another one next week about how they fly--lots of Purple Martin footage in both of them. I'm glad you enjoyed the movie and thanks for commenting.

@acuteteacher 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I learned a lot from it. Thank you!

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jean. I learned a lot in making it--which is one of the perks of this hobby.

@WildwatchNature 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful birds thanks for the information 😀

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy gathering information for a new movie and sharing what I’ve learned. So you’re welcome.

@Dolfin93 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative jo and I liked the random facts about mosquitoes squeezed in there lol

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you thought so. I do like to wander a bit when I write a script. It's boring to stick to straight description of the bird's behavior, like a science text.

@jameslomenzo1139 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen the Purple Martians hunt big cicadas over the trees far back from my colony, they will eat whatever is around, flying termites, flying ants, fire ants, June bugs, dragonflies, moths, butterflies...it goes on. They're a beautiful swallow to have around.

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty fond of those dragonflies, so I'd just as soon the martins left them alone. But otherwise, I'm with ya: beautiful swallow to have around. Thanks for the list of the bugs you've seen them get. I haven't had as much chance to watch them as you have, and I wish I had had your list to include in the script.

@setapart6937 2 жыл бұрын

My husband put up a Purple Martin house for me this year. Unfortunately, the only resident we got were House Wrens. Since it was so late in the season I decided not to evict Mr. and Mrs. House Wren. Hopefully we’ll get Purple Martins next year! It’s interesting just how many misconceptions there are about Purple Martins. I learned a lot from this video. Thanks Jo!

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

Good on ya for trying with the martin house, and I hope you keep it up. From what I hear, it could take a few tries before you succeed, but if you do, what fun!! Anyway, I'm glad you found the video worthwhile. Thanks for commenting.

@donnaleighjenkins4952 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video, informative too! I thought they ate mosquitos. Ha. Thank you sweet lady!

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Donnaleigh. And thanks for telling me that you thought they ate mosquitoes. It confirms the idea that the myth is widespread.

@donnaleighjenkins4952 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME yes ma'am! You have wonderful weekend!❤

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

@@donnaleighjenkins4952 Same to you.

@insect13127 2 жыл бұрын

SUpurb! And interesting!

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Marian. The movie is “superb“ because I know how to pick great actors. 😉

@Cosmogirl014 2 жыл бұрын

I've never seen a Purple Martin, only heard of them. I don't think we have them in CT. Hope you are well. Great video as always Jo.

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Pamela. Your comment that you don't think you get them in Connecticut surprised me. I checked a map of the East Coast to locate exactly where CT is and compared it to the range map for Purple Martins. Looks to me like you would have them. Hmmm.

@Cosmogirl014 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME I looked on our gov't bird site here Jo. They are around my area not sure in my area, I'm too urban. They have also been banding them here since 2011 to track them, they were disappearing. Interesting read. Maybe I'll see one someday.

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

@@Cosmogirl014 I hope you do get a chance to watch them one of these days. (And I’m sorry to hear that the species is in decline in Connecticut.)

@Cosmogirl014 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME Thx Jo! I love their name 💜

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 2 жыл бұрын

@@Cosmogirl014 Yes, as you showed with your purple heart.