![]() In the late 90s, Vancouver headlines waxed poetic about the presence of Coyote within the city. In the past, Chapman Elementary School forfeited fall heat to allow the birds to roost, however, a recent city grant has allowed the school to upgrade to a more fuel efficient heat source while allowing the chimney to remain as pure habitat. ![]() As habitat has disappeared, brick chimneys have proven to be a viable alternative. ![]() The Vaux's Swift naturally roosts in tall, hollow trees to keep warm just before their fall migration. The annual arrival of Vaux's Swifts, who careen en masse through the air until funneling tornado-like into the boiler chimney of Chapman Elementary School, has become one of the City's most eloquent events that marks the coming of winter. ![]() Every autumn, the City of Portland is visited by a population of creatures who perform such marvelous antics that they are the object of entertainment for evening outings, news articles and websites. ![]()
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