Save the date for a Swift Night Out in Buckland, Ohio on August 27, 2026 at 7:30pm!
Bring the whole family & join Heritage Trails Park District on a ‘Swift Night Out’ at the Hidden Gem Event Center (former Buckland School) where we will observe the impressive colony of Chimney Swift birds that roost within this building's large chimney. Birdwatchers of all ages are invited to attend!
Heritage Trails Park District will give a brief presentation about the Chimney Swift and share some interesting facts about this remarkable bird. Then at dusk, we hope to observe their amazing aerial displays and count the number of swifts that enter the chimney to roost for the night. ‘Swift Night Out’ is a continent-wide effort to raise awareness about & encourage interest in Chimney Swift birds. Chimney Swifts play an important role in pest control, with each family of them eating up to 12,000 mosquitoes & other bugs everyday! This seasonal migration event has become a favorite for biologists and amateur bird-watchers alike.
Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on, as well as binoculars or cameras if you choose. The Hidden Gem (former Buckland School) is located at 306 N. Main Street. Please park cars along Main Street or in the cemetery parking lot, as we will be utilizing the rear area of the building for seating purposes.
This Heritage Trails Park District program is made possible by the hospitality of the owners of the Hidden Gem Event Center--- Dan & Cathy Lambert--- please thank them for their support!
Mark your calendars, bring a friend & a chair to join us for this terrific birdwatching event!