Welcome to Manns Harbor Purple Martin Roost

Educational Programs

Interested in scheduling a purple martin educational program for your school, organization or club? Just let us know! Email us or give us a call at 252-394-6205.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Program Schedule 2008

Feb 11-- Manteo Rotary Club, 7:00 PM

Feb 27--North Banks Bird Club at Kill Devil Hills Library, 7:00 PM

March 28 -- Hatteras Bird Club, 7:30 PM

May 5--Walter L. Stasavich Science and Nature Center bird club,
Greenville, 7:30 PM

May 10--International Migratory Bird Day display at Aviation Day, Manteo
Airport.

Month of May: CCPMS purple martin roost display at Kill Devil Hills Library

Month of June: CCPMS purple martin roost display at Kill Devil Hills Library

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Purple Martin Madness 2008 is on now!

The Outer Banks is home to one of the largest purple martin roosts in
the eastern US. The wildlife refuge lands and water systems surrounding it
support this spectacular roost of migratory birds. Come see 100,000 martins
in flight over Croatan Sound and learn more about the fascinating lives of
these birds and why they roost here. Co-sponsored by Alligator River NWR.
Meet at the new parking lot at the western end of the "Old Manns Harbor"/US
64 bridge near the martin house and informational kiosk. Bring bug repellant
and binoculars (binocs or scope are not necessary but will enhance your
experience).

Thursdays, July 24 through August 14.

July 24 and 31 at 7:30 PM

August 7 and 14 at 7:15 PM


Purple Martin Biology and Gourd Art workshop sponsored by Tyrrell County Friends of Families, Manns Harbor Purple Martin Roost Project, and Pocosin Arts Folk School, Columbia, NC.

 


Gourds painted by children for display at Manns Harbor Purple Martin Roost Festival, August 6, 2005.