South Wake Conservationists’ goal is to conserve and improve wildlife habitat and diversity through conservation projects and outreach. They host many events for both adults and kids.
South Wake Conservationists also presents many events for nature-loving adults and kids. Getting involved with this group and attending their events is a great way to learn more about the wildlife and environment in the Triangle.
Upcoming Events
Chimney Swift Watch at Transfer Co. Food Hall
Thursday, October 1, 2026
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Transfer Co. Food Hall
500 E Davie Street, Raleigh, NC
Free (Follow above link to register)
South Wake Conservationists will meet on the patio of the Transfer Co Food Hall in Raleigh, a recently-noted local roosting site, to witness the spectacle of migratory Chimney Swifts turning in for the night. These birds begin their roosting ritual after sunset. Learn all about these unique birds as you wait for them to gather around the chimney and begin their ritual aerodynamics before swooping into the chimney en masse for the night.
Chimney swifts once nested in hollow trees, but today they nearly always nest in chimneys or other structures. At dusk, they will swarm around the structure they intend to roost in for the night, and then, in the blink of an eye, they fall into a funnel formation and literally pour into the top of the structure to get settled within for the night. Hundreds of them. It is a sight to behold!
Learn about the fascinating habits of this species and then kick back and watch the show. This all depends on the birds cooperating, of course!
Note: Sunset is at 6:58 PM.
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