At Dusk Outside

by Diane Porter

June 1, 2009
Fairfield High School
Fairfield, Iowa

We went to see the chimney swifts at Fairfield High School's big chimney last evening, at sundown. At first there was just one swift about, but more came as the light faded. Here are the first three to arrive. About 200 swifts went down the tower to roost for the night just as it was getting dark.

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