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This past Thursday eve. I went to Dublin and Sells Middle School about 9pm
to see if the Chimney Swifts were starting to congregate at their long time
communal roost.

At 9pm there were about 30 birds by 9:15 perhaps just under 100.  Then by
9:23pm they started their decent and by 9:28pm they had finished and I
estimated just over 500 birds had entered the large brick chimney behind the
school.  A nighthawk was east of the school over the Scioto River corridor
starting its evening feeding.



Darlene Sillick

Powell, Ohio



From: Driftwood Wildife Association [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 11:01 PM
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Subject: A Swift Night Out! - August 2009





It is time for A Swift Night Out August 2009!



Greetings!

For the nineth year, the Driftwood Wildlife Association will be hosting:

"A SWIFT NIGHT OUT"

As summer draws to a close and the swifts have finished raising their young,
these fascinating aerial acrobats begin to congregate in communal roosts
prior to their migration in the fall. Some roosts may consist of an extended
family group of a half a dozen birds or so, but the larger sites can host
hundreds or even thousands of swifts! We encourage you to involve your local
Audubon chapters, bird clubs, scout groups and neighbors in this
exhilarating spectacle.

Here is how it works: Keep your eyes to the skies at dusk and watch for
areas where swifts are feeding. Look for a tall shaft, chimney or similar
structure to locate where Chimney Swifts (central to east coast) or Vaux's
Swift (Pacific coast) go to roost in your area.

On one night over the weekend of August 7, 8, 9 observe the roost starting
about 30 minutes before dusk and estimate the number of swifts that enter.
When you have your number, contact us with your results. That's all there is
to it!

Please pass this message along to any listserve or other groups that you
think might be interested.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Best Regards,

Paul and Georgean Kyle

Driftwood Wildlife Association
1206 West 38th, Suite 1105
Austin, TX 78705

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The September "A Swift Night Out!" will be on September 11, 12, 13. Please
join us for that event as well!

The latest issue (Volume 14) of our annual newsletter "Chaetura" is now on
line. There were many new towers added last year, so go to the "Newsletter"
link on our home page and check it out. Your tower may be featured!


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