Episode

Catching the purple martin migration in Kansas

Podcast: Kansas City Today
Published: Aug 14, 2026
Duration seconds: 844
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Summary

Purple martins are back in Kansas. Thousands of the birds are gathering near the Wichita airport each evening as they prepare for their annual migration. Plus: A small town in southcentral Kansas proudly bears the nickname “Midway USA,” positioning itself firmly between California and New York.