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Vaux's Swift (Chaetura vauxi)

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Vaux's Swift Roost

The largest known swift roost in the world - over 30,000 Vaux's Swifts - can be seen each September in Portland, Oregon, in a chimney at Chapman Elementary School. Portland Audubon hosts a Swift Watch. Learn more about this program and be sure to see a video of the swifts swirling down the... read more »

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Vaux's Swift Roost in Monroe

In late summer and early fall, migrating Vaux's Swifts seek nighttime shelter in chimneys in the West, Chimney Swifts in the East. A gathering of swifts waits until dusk to descend into a chimney. The swifts enter in a continuous swirl. Each swift drops into the opening with wings raised, feet... read more »

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Related bird:  Vaux's Swift (Chaetura vauxi)
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Vaux's Swifts - Down the chimney!

Vaux's swifts roost in chimneys on their migration. They often use the same chimneys every year. At he peak of migration there can be many thousands flying into a single chimney. read more »

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Vaux's Swift Roost in Monroe