Back in 2023, we at the Monday 8 O’Clock Buzz spoke with bird conservationists from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources about the annual Chimney Swift migration.  Thousands of these large, charismatic birds arrive in Wisconsin in the fall and spring, featuring spectacular swoops in and out of open chimneys.  Changes in building practices and a decline of industrial chimneys has led to a decline in nesting habitat for the swifts.  Until recently, attempts to create artificial chimney roosting habitat has met with little success.  But that may be about to change.  Matt Reetz, Executive Director of the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance  joined the 8 O’Clock Buzz on September 1, 2025.

Cherokee Heights chimney (photo by Sandy Schwab)

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