ANIMAL PROFILE: Chimney Swifts, the Amazing Acrobats! Pink bodies, unopen eyes, this video shows hatchling chimney swifts who were brought to Carolina Waterfowl Rescue because their nest had fallen down a chimney. They entered our raise-and-release program which enlists the help of volunteers all summer to feed our rescued baby birds from 8 am to 8 pm every single day! 🐦‍⬛ Habitat: Their ideal nesting locations used to be hollow trees, but as colonial settlement and post-colonial industrializat

🔊 Hear that chattering sound? That’s the call of chimney swifts! 🐦✨ We took 5 in today. These amazing birds migrate here each year to nest inside chimneys. While the noise might catch you off guard, don’t worry—they’re only around for a short time, usually just 4–6 weeks after their chicks hatch. Chimney swifts are incredibly valuable to the ecosystem—they eat hundreds to thousands of insects a day, helping naturally control pests like mosquitoes. And here’s a fun fact: they have tiny needle-l

Join one of our statewide Audubon chapters for a “Swift Night Out,” a series of evening events where bird lovers of all ages can watch the incredible phenomenon of Chimney Swifts roosting. Find an event near you: https://nc.audubon.org/news/you’re-invited-witness-magic-swift-migration | Audubon North Carolina