Purple Martin Books

Books

Here are a few books that I can recommend. They are not in any particular order.

• J.L. Wade, The Nature Society. America's Most Wanted Bird.
J. L. Wade in Griggsville, Illinois has done more than any other to enhance appreciation of and survival of the species.
• J.L. Wade, The Nature Society 1993. Attracting Purple Martins.
• James R. Hill, IIIHow to Attract Purple Martins © 1988. Purple Martin Update.
Dr. Hill is the founder of the PMCA which has been very effective in the conservation of the species.
• Carlyle Rogillio, The Nature Society. Purple Martin Rehabilitation Manual.
• Roger Tory Peterson, Houghton Mifflin Co., 1947. A Field Guide to the Birds.
• Chris J. Slabaugh SR, A.B.C.A., 1947. Purple Martins "400" Questions and Answers.
• Peterjohn, B. G., and J. R. Sauer. 1995. Purple Martin Population Trends From the North American Breeding Bird Survey, 1966 -1994. Purple Martin Update 6:2-8.
• Allen, R.W. and M.M. Nice. 1952. American Midland Naturalist 47(3): 606-665. A study of the breeding biology of the Purple Martin (Progne subis).
• R.B. Layton, Nature Book Publishers, P.O. Box 115, Valley Lee, MD 20692, The Purple Martin.
• Richard A Wolinski, Enjoying Purple Martins More.
• Don Grussing, How To Control Sparrows.
• Godfrey, W.E. 1986. National Museums of Canada. Ottawa.The birds of Canada, Rev. ed..
• Kale, H.W.II. 1968. Auk 85: 654-661.The relationship of Purple Martins to mosquito control.
• Layton, R.B. 1969. Nature Books Publishers. Jackson, Mississippi. The Purple Martin.
• Mayfield, H.F. 1969. Auk 86: 522-528. Purple Martin population changes over fifteen years.
• Donald and Lillian StokesThe Complete Birdhouse Book.
• Donald and Lillian Stokes and Justin BrownStokes Purple Martin Book. © 1997. Little, Brown and Co.
• Department of the Interior, U. S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceHomes for Birds © 1991.

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