Send us a textIn this episode of Rarefied, host Meredith Meeker spotlights the Chimney Swift, a bird known for its aerial acrobatics and unique nesting habits. Despite their global security, Chimney Swifts face vulnerability and imperilment across Canada. Meredith is joined by experts Gabriel Evans Cook, Ontario's aerial insectivore biologist, and Gwendolyn Clark, coordinator of the Chimney Swift Chimney Restoration Fund at Birds Canada. They discuss the Chimney Swift's adaptation to urban environments, the threats they face, and the initiatives in place to conserve their habitat. This episode emphasizes the integral role of citizen science and community engagement in species conservation.www.birdscanada.org/about-us/funding-opportunities/chimney-swift-fundwww.birdscanada.org/bird-science/swiftwatchhttps://birdgardens.ca/planning-your-garden/00:00 Introduction to Rarefied Podcast00:34 Meet the Chimney Swift00:55 Personal Birding Journey01:45 Chimney Swift Conservation Efforts01:56 Introduction of Guests03:55 Chimney Swift Characteristics05:28 Chimney Swift Habitat and Adaptation08:43 Chimney Swift Restoration Fund14:34 Threats to Chimney Swifts17:55 Conservation Actions and Citizen Science22:20 How You Can Help26:53 Gardening for Birds28:33 A Different Birding Season28:47 The Importance of Conservation30:18 Why Care About Chimney Swifts?31:09 Urban Wildlife and Human Connection36:13 Conservation Efforts and Success Stories41:20 Fieldwork Adventures and Fun Stories44:03 Chimney Swifts' Unique Traits and Behaviors48:19 Final Thoughts and Surprising Facts53:10 Conclusion and Call to Action

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