Purple Martins
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Space Capsule Nests and Purple “Martians” at Disney World
Have you ever wondered what those white round, space capsule-like looking structures are on stands at EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Saratoga Springs, or Caribbean Beach? They are Purple Martin boxes, homes for beautiful migratory song birds that call Walt Disney World home from January through August. Purple Martins are the largest members of the swallow family…
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More than Just Orange Bird – Birding at Disney World
We love Orange Bird and the other Disney birds—Donald and Daisy, Zazu, Kevin, Heihei, Iago, Scuttle, Diablo. But we also love to spend a quiet Disney afternoon appreciating some of the most stunning wild birds you can see anywhere. Best of all, this something you can do at Disney World that is absolutely free, does…