Monthly Program: Chimney Swifts: Well “Sooted” for Their Job 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

CHIMNEY SWIFTS: WELL “SOOTED” FOR THEIR JOB

Presenters: Rich and Marion Miller

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST

Potluck at 6:00 p.m. | Program at 7:15 p.m.

St. John United Church of Christ Freeport, IL

Rich and Marion Miller will present what they have learned during their 12 years as coordinators of the Kane County Audubon Chimney Swift Tower Project. The presentation will explore the fascinating world of Chimney Swifts, covering their unique behaviors, life cycle, and habitat needs. Attendees will enjoy a multimedia look into the birds’ largely hidden lives, learn about concerns surrounding their declining populations, and discover how artificial chimneys are being used to support conservation efforts. The program will also discuss practical ways individuals and communities can help protect and conserve these remarkable aerial insectivores.

This informative and engaging presentation is ideal for bird enthusiasts, conservationsupporters, and anyone interested in learning more about one of North America’s mostintriguing migratory birds.

We will have a free raffle for the book: “Chimney Swifts: America’s Mysterious Birds above the Fireplace” by Paul