Date: 9/14/25 7:14 am From: John and Linda Frederick <frederickjohnandlinda...> Subject: Chimney Swift roost in Newburg
I am resending this message because apparently my first one had some problems. I got this message from Jerry Decker, Rolla, MO:
Sept 13, 2025: Our chapter was told that Chimney Swifts were roosting in the chimney at the old Newburg High School building. Nina and I had to check it out. KY3.s weather app said sunset was at 7:17. We arrived at 6:30. The first swift appeared at 7:14. Really got going about 5 minutes later. By 7:35 it had started tapering off. Last swift we saw was at 7:44. If I said there were 2,000 birds that is probably a conservative number.
This is the only swift roost I know of. I was told the old high school at Salem used to have a roost in its chimney, but the building was torn down quite a few years ago.
Forwarding this information at Jerry's request. Great fun!!!
Linda Frederick Rolla, MO
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