Migrating Chimney Swifts of Baltimore, Hampden.
Wednesday, May 4, 2005, highest count to date.
Total 2,920.
Migrating swifts using both chimneys for the first time this season.
Counters Carol Schreter and Joan Cwi. 60 degrees, hazy and calm.
Mill Center Chimney.....First IN 8:15 PM, Last IN 8:25 PM.....Counted 920
Bookbindery Chimney...First IN 8:03 PM, Last IN 8:39 PM.....Counted 2000
Seems this week will be the most active, not the late April, as expected.
Go on your own anytime at dusk, until mid May.
For Directions, see www.BaltimoreBirdClub.org, trip schedule April 24, 2005.
Carol Schreter
Baltimore Bird Club
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