Portland’s Swifts Are Coming | Portland News

Portland’s chimneys are about to host a wild aerial show as Vaux’s swifts begin their annual migration south—expected by mid-September. Once anchored at Chapman Elementary, the birds have been exploring new roosts, including Abernethy Elementary, with no guaranteed spot until they arrive. As sunset shifts to around 7:20 PM, thousands of these tiny flyers will swirl in mesmerizing choreography, turning Portland’s rooftops into a living spectacle that signals autumn’s arrival. Keep watching the skies—nature’s show is about to begin. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/72da9830ac0143f2