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Vaux’s Swifts in Monroe
This is an evening trip to Monroe to watch thousands of Vaux’s Swifts go thru their evening ritual before dropping in a chimney to roost for the night. Bring a folding chair or blanket if you don’t like to stand for a long time.
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Sep 12, 2009 from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM |
| Contact Name | Hugh Jennings |
| Contact Email | h2ouzel@comcast.net |
| Contact Phone | 425-746-6351 |
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September 12 (Saturday) – 5:00-8:00 p.m.
About an hour before dusk they begin circling and swirling around the chimney as the numbers keep increasing. A few will start making feints at the chimney, then some will start dropping down into the chimney. These are followed by more and more until the sky is empty about dusk. We will meet at the south end of the Kingsgate P&R by 5:00 p.m. and carpool to Frank Wagner Elementary School in Monroe. A program in the auditorium will begin at 6:00 with entertainment and a lecture by local swift expert Larry Schwitters. Immediately following the lecture, we will go outside and watch thousands of swifts descend into the chimney. Docents will be on hand to answer questions about the swift project and the swifts. Passenger cost/person is $4.00. If you plan to go, email Hugh Jennings at: hughbirder@earthlink.net or call at 425-746-6351.
For more information on Vaux's Swifts, go to Save Our Swifts.
