Natural phenomena are happening all around us. You just need to know where and when to look. The annual Chimney Swift migration is as massive and incredible as any on Earth. These birds travel 6,000 miles between North and South America annually. Swift Night Out is a continent-wide effort to raise awareness about and encourage interest in Chimney Swifts.
There is a chimney right across the street from NHSM that hosts throngs of congregating Chimney Swifts. Come join us to witness a bird tornado when the swifts file into the chimney at sundown. Surveys begin 30 minutes before sunset and end when the last swift enters the chimney. Surveying for swifts is fun, easy, and suitable for all ages. Bring a camp chair and some snacks to enjoy viewing the birds as they fly overhead!
To learn more about these amazing birds, please view the resent presentation on Chimney Swifts given by Chris Eberly of the Maryland Conservation Bird Partnership. Please SUBSCRIBE to the NHSM YouTube channel.
This is nature. We are unable to predict how many birds we will see. The event is free, but for planning purposes, please RSVP
If you can’t make it out to see us, try to find roosts near where you are. Potential roost locations are fun to search for: start by looking for large, uncapped chimneys on historical buildings, old factories, schools, churches, courthouses, or libraries.
NOTE: If you are interested in counting on other nights for NHSM, contact Rafael at rsantos@marylandnature.org.
