Use this form for field collection of Chimney Swift survey data.

Citizen Science documents can be accessed here: https://www.montanabirdsurveys.com

Notes:

- Please survey each chimney three times between June 1st and July 31st (if Chimney Swifts are detected prior to the third visit, repeat visits are not required).

- Please review the citizen science documents to ensure proper identification of Chimney Swifts and chimney materials.

How to Survey:

1. Arrive at your chimney observation point at least 30 minutes prior to sunset, 45 minutes prior to sunset on cold, cloudy or rainy evenings because swifts often return to their roost early in poor weather. Surveys can be conducted in most weather conditions even if there is a light drizzle or light intermittent rain, but not during a thunderstorm or downpour.

2. Observe the chimney until approximately 30 minutes after sunset or until a chimney swift is observed.

3. Log the outcome of the survey in this app, with one record per chimney/night surveyed.

Thanks for your efforts!

Please contact Brandi Skone (bskone@mt.gov) if you have questions.