Accidental Wildlife
We visited Chapman School in Portland and watched thousands of Swifts return to a huge chimney to
roost until they migrate south.  They don't perch (feet have velcro-like barbs).  It takes about an hour
for them to gather and just a couple of minutes to finally go down the chimney. It's a great reason to
take a picnic, a blanket, and some friends to the city.  Thanks!
Vaux Swift
Photos above and to the
side are a links to You
Tube videos filmed at
the school.
Above shows the swifts
better, and to the right
shows the school and
crowd nicely.