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Swifts practically live in the sky. These birds skip land for nearly a year, doing everything midair, from eating to sleeping. They travel thousands of miles without ever stopping to perch. Scientists ...

SAN LUIS VALLEY, ALAMOSA COUNTY — The sun was not up yet, but Rob Sparks and Colin Woolley were changing into their waders and rubber boots before heading on a short hike on a recent summer morning.

Fall migration is in full swing, and among the birds migrating to warmer climates through and from Wisconsin are Chimney Swifts. The small, fast-flying birds are known for their cigar-shaped bodies ...

Swift bird in flight with a colorful sky in background. Black swallow. Image with copy space.© Marco Lissoni/Shutterstock.com Of all the marvels of the natural world, few are as astonishing as the ...