In Portland, thousands gather to marvel at migrating birds’ nighttime routine

Thousands of Vaux’s Swifts gather overhead as they prepare to roost for the night at Chapaman Elementary  in Portland, Oregon. During the month of September, migrating swifts often use chimneys as roosts and are likely to return to the same roost year after year.

As Vaux’s Swifts migrate south, they roost together in a chimney, drawing crowds

(Image credit: Celeste Noche)



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