Chimney Swift 




Migrating from as far as southern South America, chimney swifts come to the eastern and central half of the United States to breed. These small, sleek, bluish-black "bows and arrows" now grace most of our landscapes. You may
have noticed them as they scour the skies for flying insects.  Their stiff, flickering movements alternate with long, graceful sweeps of flight. The chimney swifts acrobatic movements and chattering flight calls signal us to the onset of summer.
Chimney swifts, unable to perch or stand upright as songbirds do, are uniquely equipped to roost only to vertical surfaces.  Although they will occasionally roost in the open, they prefer the safety of an enclosed area such as a chimney, air shaft or abandoned building.