[mou] swift migration
Hoeger-Lerdal
prh@hutchtel.net
Sat, 16 Aug 2003 20:21:10 -0500
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This past week the chimney swift migration has been spectacular at our =
home---tonite the chimney on our 75 yr.old house is hosting at least =
85-90 roosting swift migrants (It had been home to a family of 8 all =
summer). It's amazing to watch as they circle the house en masse, =
twittering and chattering away, waiting their turn to make the slow, =
graceful dive in groups of 2 or 3 into the chimney opening. I imagine =
the roosting birds must be constantly rearranging themselves to make =
room for their colleagues. The whole process takes about 15-20 minutes.
Pete Hoeger, Hutchinson
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