[BNS_members] Chimney Swifts; Can they do without Chimney?

[bumble Bee]

Thanks to Soren, and Caroline for hosting the last talk on Mar 10th.

It's fascinating to learn that this specie of bird has such an attachment
to chimneys for their roosting (sleep & rest) and nesting (breeding).
No wonder they're drawn to Atlantic Canada where houses with chimneys are a
common sight here and there.

That led me to a few queries as follows:
a) Does it mean this kind of birds are less likely to congregate in urban
centres such as Toronto, Vancouver where chimneys may be hard to find?

b) As far as housing across Nova Scotia, do chimneys remain as part of the
housing architecture in the long haul? If yes, that means Nova Scotia will
probably remain as a favourite place for these birds to live and grow.

c) What if less and less chimneys are available in the future, do these
birds have the ability to adapt to the new urban environment
to keep themselves sustainable for years to come?

Awaiting your valuable inputs, or whatever that comes your way.

Thank you, and greatly appreciate.

Mei Soo (bee)
Kentville, NS
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