[ValleyNature] reminder of A Swift Night Out! - August 2009

[James W. Wolford]

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> From: Driftwood Wildife Association <dwa at austin.rr.com>
> Date: July 26, 2009 12:02:16 AM ADT
> To: naturens at chebucto.ns.ca
> Subject: [NatureNS] A Swift Night Out! - August 2009
> Reply-To: naturens at chebucto.ns.ca
>
>
> 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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> Visit us at:
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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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> Thank you for your participation!
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