Urban Bird Collective (UBC) invites LLBA to Community Swift Sits.
Help protect a Minnesota species in decline!
Chimney Swifts (Chaetura pelagica) are aerial insectivores whose populations are dropping. Because they rely on human-built structures for nesting and roosting, the Twin Cities area and surrounding regions are ideal for observing and protecting them.
This year, the University of Minnesota (UBC) is partnering with the Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Services Migratory Birds, and the MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge to gather vital ecology data through community science.
Join us this August and September to observe these spectacular birds!
📅 Survey Schedule & Locations
Thursday, August 13th: Wenner Hardware Store, 319 Main St, Cold Spring MN, 56320
Friday, August 28th: Mahtomedi High School
Tuesday, September 1st: Mahtomedi High School
Monday, September 7th: Mahtomedi High School
Monday, September 14th: Mahtomedi High School
📍 The Main Roost
Historically, Mahtomedi High School (8000 75th St. N, Mahtomedi, MN) has hosted up to 2,000 chimney swifts each night! Bring a chair or blanket and join us 45 minutes before dusk for a special evening of observation.
⚠️ Important Sign-Up Note
Due to recent weather and smoke conditions, we aren't entirely sure how the natural staging process will be impacted. We are asking all attendees to sign up in advance so we can contact you immediately in case we need to cancel or reschedule an event.
Contact Monica Bryand with any questions - urbanbirdcollective@gmail.com
Chimney Swifts. Photo: Urban Bird Collective.