Have Chimney Swifts in Your Chimney? If you have Chimney Swifts nesting in your chimney in Houston, Texas, don’t worry! These amazing birds are only temporary guests. Chimney Swifts typically stay in their nesting sites until late summer to early fall, after which they will migrate to South America. These birds play a crucial role in controlling insect populations and are a protected species. If you find Chimney Swifts in your chimney, it's best to let them be. They'll be gone before you know it

Bird Migration Is On 🦅 They’re back! 🐦✨ The chimney swifts are swirling at 19th & Wood around sunset, before diving into the old school chimney for the night 🌆🔥 Pro tip: don’t stand right under them… I caught a couple “lucky” 💩 drops last night 😂🍀 it’s very cool to see, in the alleyway or even a block away with the view of the Philly skyline as a backdrop. | Philly ChitChat