Vaux’s Swifts in Monroe

September 16, 2006 (Saturday) – 5:30-8:30 p.m.

This is an evening trip to Monroe to watch thousands of Vaux’s Swifts do their evening ritual before dropping into a chimney to roost for the night. At this time of September they will probably start gathering a little before 7 p.m. They begin circling and swirling smoke-like around the chimney as the numbers keep increasing. A few will start making feints at entering the chimney, then a few will start dropping down and gradually more and more go down until the sky is empty. We will meet at the south end of the Kingsgate P&R at 5:30 p.m. and carpool to Frank Wagner Middle School in Monroe. Passenger cost/person $3.00. If you plan to go email Hugh Jennings at: hughbirder@earthlink.net or call: 425-746-6351 so you can be contacted you in case of a change in plans due to weather or a change in the swifts’ schedule.