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Our Conservation & Research team is excited to share that we have detected chimney swifts inside our artificial chimney at the Zoo again this spring! Chimney swifts are currently listed as a Threatened species in Canada, in large part due to habitat loss. The chimney swift is known for its cigar-shaped body and extravagant entrances into chimneys at night to roost. Historically, chimney swifts nested in tree cavities and hollows, but more recently, chimneys and other man-made structures have bec

Our staff, volunteers, and interns are currently rehabilitating 23 Chimney Swift nestlings! These migratory insectivores are in North America only during warm months. These birds rely on brick, stone, and tile chimneys for successful nesting. These types of chimneys have a rough lining that will support the swifts’ fragile twig-and-saliva nests, unlike metal-lined chimneys, which are too smooth. Did you know that the best time to clean a chimney without disturbing nestlings is early spring, befo

The “flying cigar” silhouette of the Chimney Swift is a common sight all summer in Texas skies, but these protected birds need our help. See how one couple has dedicated their lives to saving the Chimney Swift at https://youtu.be/J9kbGVQLJso See this story and more at bit.ly/MustSeeTxTV | Texas Parks and Wildlife