The holiday season is quickly approaching, and the PMCA is here to help! Each employee has picked their favorite item to help you shop for everyone on your list! In the PMCA Shop, you can find everything you need and more for a successful season next year. We also have an Amazon Shop, where you can find fun t-shirts, mugs, bags, and other fun stuff. Proceeds from PMCA sales go towards our public education and Purple Martin research efforts. Thank you for your support.
Now let’s dive into the holiday gift picks!
Deb
Holiday Gift Pick: Purple Martin Educational Poster
An original work of art and full of interesting Purple Martin content, our poster is waterproof, uv-protected, and created to mount by your housing. It is also perfect for teachers, wildlife presenters, and landlords who love to share info about their favorite hobby!
Linda
Holiday Gift Pick: Purple Martin Earrings
These earrings are one of three designs by Nanette Mickle. Etched in sterling silver, the design evokes fond memories of summer and our favorite flying acrobats.
Mercedes
Holiday Gift Pick: PMCA Logo Hat
The PMCA Logo Hat is stylish, comfortable and available in a variety of colors, these hats are the perfect gift for any Purple Martin lover!
Joe
Holiday Gift Pick: International Purple Martin Working Group T-Shirt
For a limited time you can get the same shirt our research team wears in the field. You’ve probably seen us wearing this International Purple Martin Working Group shirt on YouTube videos and you’ll see it soon in two new documentaries! Buying this shirt shows your support of our international research program to ensure the future of Purple Martins.
Tara
Holiday Gift Pick: PMCA Gift Membership
Give the gift of Purple Martins all year long! With a PMCA Gift Membership they’ll receive 4 issue of The Purple Martin Update—a beautiful, full-color 32-page quarterly magazine filled with interesting articles and current research on everyone’s favorite bird, along with discounts on all items in the PMCA’s Martin Market Place store.
Mary
Holiday Gift Pick: Purple Martin Ornament
This beautiful polyresin ornament can be used year-round! Use a suction cup (not included) to hang from your windows, display on your holiday tree or even use on your ceiling fan pulls. This Purple Martin ornament is carefully cast from the original carving by Randy and Elaine Fisher. The Fishers, from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, are award winning carvers and have devoted the past twenty years to carving realistic birds.
Jessica
Holiday Gift Pick: Purple Martin Prognosticator
The Purple Martin Prognosticator makes a convenient nest check companion season after season thanks to its sturdy construction. It’s like having your own personal field assistant! This user-friendly forecasting tool is accurate, reliable, and a must-have for both the aspiring and seasoned landlord. This would make a perfect stocking stuffer!
We hope this holiday guide helps you find the perfect gift for the Purple Martin lovers in your life! Happy shopping and thank you for supporting the PMCA!