Submission Type
Poster
Start Date
4-22-2020
Abstract
The Chimney Swift Project is a student team promoting conservation for Chimney Swifts, a species of small insectivorous bird found throughout the eastern United States and Canada during their breeding season. In a natural setting, Chimney Swifts nest in hollow trees which were common in the old-growth forests prominent in the United States before European colonization. Currently, Chimney Swifts population is on a steep decline primarily due to human caused habitat destruction. Overall, 75% of the population has been lost since 1970. Our project aims to promote the conservation of Chimney Swifts through the construction of a nesting tower and public education.
Recommended Citation
Zapfel, Brian and Asami, Hiina, "384— Chimney Swift Conservation Project" (2020). GREAT Day Posters. 17.
https://knightscholar.geneseo.edu/great-day-symposium/great-day-2020/posters-2020/17
384— Chimney Swift Conservation Project
The Chimney Swift Project is a student team promoting conservation for Chimney Swifts, a species of small insectivorous bird found throughout the eastern United States and Canada during their breeding season. In a natural setting, Chimney Swifts nest in hollow trees which were common in the old-growth forests prominent in the United States before European colonization. Currently, Chimney Swifts population is on a steep decline primarily due to human caused habitat destruction. Overall, 75% of the population has been lost since 1970. Our project aims to promote the conservation of Chimney Swifts through the construction of a nesting tower and public education.
Comments
Thank you to Dr. Brandon Tate for leading our project