Kyle, Paul D., 1950-

Chimney swifts / America's mysterious birds above the fireplace / by Paul D. Kyle and Georgean Z. Kyle ; illustrated by Georgean Z. Kyle ; photography by Paul D. Kyle. - 1st ed. - College Station : Texas A&M University Press, c2005. - 140 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm. - Louise Lindsey Merrick natural environment series ; no. 37. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-138) and index.

Natural history and biology -- An introduction to chimney swifts -- Documenting the "home life" of the chimney swift -- Social life of the chimney swift in North America -- Maintaining and protecting existing habitat -- Being a good chimney swift landlord -- Coming to the aid of adults and juveniles -- What to do with a fallen chimney swift nest -- Creating new habitat -- The chimney swift towers of Chaetura Canyon -- Basics of tower construction and maintenance -- Monitoring nest and roost sites -- Conserving and building for the future.

1585443700 1585443719 (pbk.)

2004011777


Chimney swift.

QL696.A552 / K952 2005

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