Chimney swifts are declining in number because of the loss of habitat. They began nesting in chimneys as forests were cleared and houses were built. However, they can not make nests in metal-lined chimneys. With fewer available chimneys (those with metal liners or chimney caps prevent nesting) and hollow trees, their numbers are diminishing. We also hope to create an area for swifts to roost when they return from wintering in Peru from November through March.
Chimney swift populations are declining due to loss of habitat and to the reduction of chimneys suitable for nesting. They require chimneys (or trees!) that have a surface they can hold on to with their claws and tail bristles, and can not make nests in metal-lined chimneys. With fewer available chimneys (those with metal liners or chimney caps prevent nesting) and hollow trees, the number of swifts are diminishing.
RWS would like to build a chimney swift tower to provide habitat for swifts. When we take care of orphaned or injured swifts and they are ready for release, we then have to find a flock of swifts so that they can join a flock. We hope to create an area for swifts to roost when they return from wintering in Peru from November through March.
The project will allow RWS to rehabilitate chimney swifts, release them into an already integrated flock, and provide them with a safe and suitable place to return for nesting during their migration. Our hope is to help slow (or reverse) the decline in the number of chimney swifts.
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