[ValleyNature] 5 chimney swifts in Wolfville May 4/10

[James W. Wolford]

ROBIE TUFTS NATURE CENTRE in Wolfville at dusk:  Harold Forsyth  
observed for early CHIMNEY SWIFTS from 7:45 to 8:05 p.m., and then I  
took over from 8:05 to 8:40 p.m. -- Sunset was at about 8:22 (from  
Chronicle Herald's weather page).  Harold saw a single swift fly by  
the chimney, and then it or another one flew by a bit later.   
Visibility was not great, because the sky was overcast with dark  
clouds, and there was intermittent very light drizzle, and  
temperature was warm (18 to 16 C.), with not much wind.  On my watch  
2 swifts dropped into the chimney in quick succession at 8:16,  
another swift flew by twice, one swift dropped in at 8:30, and 2 more  
dropped in at 8:32.  I had to quit at 8:40 when another car shone its  
lights directly at me (blinding) and didn't notice me flashing my  
brights at it.  (People in that car were only paying attention to  
themselves.)  CONCLUSION: AT LEAST 5 CHIMNEY SWIFTS were present and  
entered the chimney.

Cheers from Jim in Wolfville

Jim (James W.) Wolford
91 Wickwire Ave.
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
B4P 1W3

phone 902-542-9204
e-mail <jimwolford at eastlink.ca>
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