[TN-Bird] Swift Night Out - Dates

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Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:10:07 -0400 (EDT)

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It is time for A Swift Night Out September 2011!

Greetings!

The August results are in, and now it is time for the September

"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 September 9, 10, 11 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 by
responding to this email. 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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The latest issue (Volume 16)
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!

We hope you will consider joining the Driftwood Wildlife
Association
as a member. Your membership dues help us maintain the website, produce
the newsletter
and distribute educational materials.

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