Chimney swifts gather at Horner Park

September 22, 2026

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Fifty chimney swifts were reported at Horner Park on September 21.¹ In the Midwest, chimney swifts depart in early October after gathering in large numbers to roost and feed before the long migration to South America.² This is peak staging season when flocks congregate at traditional chimneys.¹

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