LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) – It’s the kind of nature show you don’t forget: Purple Martins pouring into Bomb Island at sunset on Lake Murray.
The island is home to one of the largest Purple Martin roosts in North America, drawing visitors from across Lexington County and beyond each summer.
From late June through early August, up to 1 million Purple Martins gather on Bomb Island, creating a breathtaking display as massive flocks swirl through the sky and dive toward the water at dusk…