Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Chimney Swifts

Each day I wonder if it will be the last for this year’s swifts. Pictures from Saturday.

mthew

4 responses to “Chimney Swifts”

  1. nature969

    Are they migratory birds?

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    1. mthew

      Yes. They fly down. to the northwestern part of South America.

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      1. nature969

        Thank you!

  2. wildreturn1

    Me, too. I am looking to the skies as this October is swiftly breezing by. So far, I’m still spotting one or two. Today might be the day I notice not a one.

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