Chimney Swift Habitat ?

Results are coming in from last night’s surveys, and it appears that the swifts are as bewildered by recent weather conditions as we are! The birds are certainly back, but activity levels are erratic, to say the least.  I’m sure Tim will fill us in with a complete report when he returns from his western peregrinations.

Thanks to those who have submitted observation reports, and good luck with your Sunday viewings!

From Souris, which has as its share of Chimney Swifts, comes a page out of the avian edition of Architectural Digest. In a design inspired by the Red Green school of duct tape use, comes the following example of the modern swift residence:

We may need to re-think our concept of “suitable habitat.”

More later…

— Frank M

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The Manitoba Chimney Swift Initiative (MCSI) aims to understand the causes behind the decline in Chimney Swift populations and help reverse the trend.