Spring has (apparently) sprung…
Well, it won’t be long until the Chimney Swifts return to sunny Manitoba. Based on past arrivals, we should expect them in early- to mid- May. Once the swifts join us, we are looking for volunteers to check known sites or identify new ones.
Since 2007 our project has monitored swift activity in Brandon, Carman, Dauphin, La Broquerie, Portage la Prairie, Saint Adolphe, Selkirk and Winnipeg. Historical records and anecdotal reports suggest that there should be many more locations to be identified.
There are a number of potential roles for volunteers depending on your location and interests. If you would like to learn more about our project, please email mbchimneyswift@gmail.com or call Frank at 204-798-6275.
Mark your calendars for our Chimney Watch at Saint Adolphe on the evening of June 4. Bring a chair and a pair of binoculars and prepare for some chimney-gazing at the Chimney Swift Capital of Manitoba. Meet at the parking lot near the Club Amical (344 Main Street in Saint Adolphe) at 8:00 PM. There should be swifts and the chance to win a rare Chimney Swift mug!
For more information and resources about Chimney Swifts and the Manitoba Chimney Swift Initiative, check our website at www.mbchimneyswift.ca or watch this blog!
Frank Machovec