Roosting chimney swifts in Laurel!

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Hi all 

Barbara Hopkins and I made a trip to Laurel on Sunday evening to see
the roosting chimney swifts that Kathy Klimkiewicz so nicely directed
us to.  Kathy, your directions were great!  We arrived at 7 p.m.
and saw or heard nothing.  Then all of a sudden at 7:10 we heard
their chitter.  Hundreds seemed to come out of nowhere.  By 7:15 the
first swift entered the chimney.  At 7:37 the last swift flew in.
It was quite a sight for both of us.  If you have never seen it, it's
worth the trip!  We both wondered who was the first swift in, how is 
the "pecking order" determined, and is the chimney used in winter? 
Also,
do swifts hang on the inside of the chimney walls?  The birds circled
the chimney for minutes, swooping down close to the entrance but never
entering.  Then all of a sudden, one entered and it was like a tornado
funnel cloud.  Can anyone furnish me more info on my questions?

Thanks and good birding

Janelle Dietrich
Bowie, MD
lovewhales@ccconline.net

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