Purple Martins are engaging birds that provide much enjoyment through their social chatter their entertaining flight, and insect-eating habits. Once martins take up residence, they return year after year, bringing a dynamic way to welcome spring! Matins also provide opportunities for nature projects enjoyable to young and old a like.
Join Audubon South Carolina’s Jen Tyrrell for an informative talk on the interesting cultural and biological history of the Purple Martin, American’s largest member of the Swallow family!
Speaker: Jennifer Tyrrell
Science and Research Program Manager at Audubon South Carolina
Date: Tuesday May 13, 2025, 7:00 pm
Location: Lake House Live Oak Hall
Admission: Free to SIB Members, $15 to Join SIB, $10 Guest Fee, or $5 for SIPC Members
(*Join SIB or renew membership for 2025 : https://seabrookislandbirders.org/join-sib/)
- 7:00 pm Registration & Refreshments
- 7:30 pm Program
- 8:45 pm Program ends
Speaker Bio:
Jennifer Tyrrell is the community Science and Research Program Manager at Audubon South Carolina. In that role Jen specializes in Motus Tower installation and operation, native plants, bird friendly communities, bird banding and research, and occasionally hosts Bird Trivia and paints bird murals. Jen lives on James Island with her Husband and two daughters. Jen and her husband also own Gene’s Haufbrau, the oldest bar in Charleston.
Brief Program Description:
Jen will discuss the natural history, biology, and habits of this unique bird, as well as how to properly manage a colony. Find out how you too can be a Purple Martin (PUMA) landlord! Either with Seabrook Islands’ own Purple Martin project or establish one of your own.
If you have any questions please contact us at seabrookislandbirders@gmail.com