Camrose Purple Martin Festival

The Camrose Bird Festival (formerly the Purple Martin Festival) is perfect for families and individuals interested in games, nature-themed crafts, and learning about wildlife in the Camrose area. Held on June 13th.

The Purple Martin is a staple in Camrose because this special bird depends on unique condominium-style nest boxes. These birds nest here in spring and summer, then return to Brazil. Local University of Alberta Professor, Glen Hvenegaard, has studied Purple Martins extensively, along with many other species that call Camrose home. The Stoney Creek area is particularly popular for birding due to the abundance and diversity of bird species that inhabit the wetlands, riparian areas, aspen forests, shrub areas, prairie, badlands, cropland, and urban areas.

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