UV Birders:

Forwarded from my earlier post to the NH listserv, with apologies for those 
getting it twice!

Pam Hunt
Concord, NH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pamela Hunt" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 11:31 AM
Subject: [NHBirds] Swift Night Out this weekend

> Greetings all,
>
> As a follow up to my post about swift roosts way back in the spring, now's 
> the time for the far more official "Swift Night Out," a long-running fall 
> survey coordinated by a couple in Texas. It'd be great if more folks could 
> participate in this event in NH, which will take place this August 9-11 as 
> indicated in the forwarded message below. A second count is scheduled for 
> September 6-8. If you DO get out, note that results need to be sent to the 
> email address in the message below. People are also STRONGLY encouraged to 
> post them in NH eBird as well so that the data are more readily available 
> for NH conservation use. Remember that Chimney Swifts are declining, and 
> one proposed factor is the loss of roost sites. Knowing where roosts are 
> and how many birds use them can thus be an important conservation tool.
>
> Thanks!
> Pam Hunt
> Bird Conservation Biologist
> NH Audubon
>
> ----------
>
> Forwarded message below:
>
> It is time for  "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 9th, 10th and 11th observe the 
> roost starting about 30 minutes before sunset and estimate the number of 
> swifts that enter. When you have your number, contact us with your results 
> by email at: [log in to unmask] 
> That's all there is to it!  Your reports will be posted on 
> www.ChimneySwifts.org
>
> 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
> www.ChimneySwifts.org
>
>
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