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Chip, Chip, Chip, one egg and chooses against predator access.

Waterfalls are the preferred
area for Black Swift nests.

The Black Swift is a federally protected bird. The State of Canada Bird report of 2019 said its population is down 50 percent over 40 years. Because of habitat loss, climate change insecticides…

Shares Habitat

The Black Swift shares habitat with 27 species of Aerial insectivores; habitat including Swallows and Purple Martins.

Aerial Insectivora.

The Black Swift eats flying insects and is vulnerable to spraying for insects.

Spends months in the air.

The Black Swift can spend many months in the air at one time and has the ability to shut down half its brain. Likes moonlight!

Black Swift Pilot Project Summer 2022

There will be a pilot project for the black swift which will seek the engagement of First Nations and naturalists. The project will monitor active nests survey occupancy…

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