We are hoping to welcome the Vaux’s Swifts returning in April as they arrive with a warm wind from the south. The timing of the migration varies, so we hope they will show up when we gather to watch the…
We are hoping to welcome the Vaux’s Swifts returning in April as they arrive with a warm wind from the south. The timing of the migration varies, so we hope they will show up when we gather to watch the…
This year, the Coast to Cascades Bird Alliance is hosting three Bon Voyage to Vaux’s Swifts events outside Agate Hall at sunset, all on Fridays: September 5, 12, and 26. It is fascinating to observe the swifts as they swirl…
Twice a year, in the spring and fall, thousands of Vaux’s Swifts use the Agate Hall Chimney to roost for the night as they stop to rest during their migration journeys. In April they arrive with warm winds from the…
Close to sunset on Friday, September 6, (and several nights before and after), countless bird-lovers could be found gazing up at the sky above Agate Hall. On this beautiful late summer evening, they were fascinated by a real-life nature show:…
WATCH on YouTube here. Dick Lamster and Maeve Sowles present: “Our Amazing Swifts.” The Lane County Audubon Society will feature a presentation about the thousands of little long-distance fliers who visit a local chimney each spring and fall. Our own…
You are invited to attend a free real-time nature extravaganza right here in Eugene! The timing of the migration varies, so we hope the Vaux’s Swifts will show up when we gather to watch them ride in on warm winds…
You are invited to attend a free real-time nature extravaganza right here in Eugene! The timing of the migration varies, so we hope the Vaux’s Swifts will show up when we gather to watch them ride in on warm winds…
The gathering was a wonderful success! At least 75 observers were at Agate Hall, spread out in the parking lot. The swifts began arriving before sunset and just kept coming, giving us a great show of their wonderful aerial display…
Lane Audubon Society will host two fall swift events outside Agate Hall at sunset on Friday, September 8, and Friday, September 22 around 7:30pm or sunset. It’s fun to observe the swifts as they gather, inside the Agate Hall chimney to…