• Why Vaux’s Swifts Are Portland’s Superstar

  • Sep 16 2024
  • Length: 26 mins
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Why Vaux’s Swifts Are Portland’s Superstar

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  • Every September, thousands of people gather at Chapman Elementary School in Northwest Portland to see one of our city’s most iconic annual events: The school’s chimney houses the largest known roost of migrating Vaux’s swifts in the world. But where do they come from? Why this school? And how do they all fit? Joe Liebezeit of the Bird Alliance of Oregon joins executive producer John Notarianni to answer all our questions. Mentioned in the Episode: Swift Count Swift Watch Planning Tips and Resources Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 16th episode: Portland Art Museum Veganizer PDX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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