May 24, 2026
My New Book Is Here
I am pleased to report that The Peregrine Falcon from Schiffer Books -- the folks who did such a beautiful…
Kurt Muentz, Fyke's resident chimney swift expert and counter writes:
Sorry to report zero sightings after several checks at all three Ridgewood communal roosting sites - George Washington School, the Willard and Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
As recently as 2010, more than 3,000 swifts roosted at the George Washington School. Where'd they all go?
A link to a column I wrote about the Ridgewood swifts is here.
Holler if you see any communal nesting sites!