[birdky] FW: A Swift Night Out!

For those interested in participating....
 
Shawchyi Vorisek 
Avian Biologist/Partners In Flight Coordinator 
Wildlife Diversity Program 
KY Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources 
#1 Sportsman's Lane 
Frankfort, KY  40601 
(502)564-7109 Ext. 368 
shawchyi.vorisek@xxxxxx 
www.fw.ky.gov <http://www.fw.ky.gov/>  


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From: Partners In Flight Implementation Committee
[mailto:PIFMSC-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chris Eberly
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 11:10 PM
To: PIFMSC-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Fwd: A Swift Night Out!


Please forward this to all appropriate lists and individuals.  This is
not only an informative tool for documenting swift movements, it's a lot
of fun!  Get a scout troop or classroom involved, and get the local
paper out, too. The educational opportunities are incredible for
passers-by and the community.
- Chris

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Subject:        A Swift Night Out!      
Date:   Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:03:48 -0400 (EDT)   
From:   Driftwood Wildlife Association
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Reply-To:       Driftwood Wildlife Association
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To:     ceberly@xxxxxxxxxx      


Greetings!

For the seventh 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 10, 11, 12, and / or September
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!

For more information and results, please visit our web site:
www.chimneyswifts.org and click on the "Swift Night Out" link.

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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