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🔊 Hear that chattering sound? That’s the call of chimney swifts! 🐦✨ We took 5 in today. These amazing birds migrate here each year to nest inside chimneys. While the noise might catch you off guard, don’t worry—they’re only around for a short time, usually just 4–6 weeks after their chicks hatch. Chimney swifts are incredibly valuable to the ecosystem—they eat hundreds to thousands of insects a day, helping naturally control pests like mosquitoes. And here’s a fun fact: they have tiny needle-l

🐦 Since 1970, chimney swift populations have declined by 90%. Once nesting in hollow trees, chimney swifts adapted to city life — raising their young in chimneys after forests were cleared. But as old chimneys disappear and insect populations decline, these agile flyers are losing both homes and food. Their story shows how even resilient species can struggle when habitats — and the species they depend on — vanish. Learn more in our #LPRC2025: wwf.ca/lprc2025 | WWF-Canada