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    Chimney Swift / Chaetura pelagica

    : Breeds. to but widely distributed aerialist mid May-late Jul with Bar Harbor town being the most reliable location.

    : but beginning early May with from late Apr, and again early Aug-late Sep with to early Oct.

    Miscellany: Historically, Chimney Swifts nested in hollow trees but quickly adopted human chimneys and other structures when those appeared. Nests are fastened to vertical walls with the species' glue-like saliva.

    Last Updated: March 22nd, 2022