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| Abbreviation | DWA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1997 |
| Type | NGO |
| Affiliations | Travis Audubon Society |
| Website | www.chimneyswift.org |
The Driftwood Wildlife Association (DWA) is a non-profit 501(c)3, all volunteer organization dedicated to promoting research and providing education in wildlife rehabilitation and avian natural history. A significant part of DWA activity centers around the Chimney Swift.
History
editThe Driftwood Wildlife Association was incorporated in 1997 by Paul and Georgean Kyle
Paul and Georgean Kyle
editConservation. Rehabilitation and Research
editNorth American Chimney Swift Nest Site Research Project
editRescue and Rehabilitation
editPaul and Georgean Kyle apprenticed as wildlife rehabilitators in
Wildlife rehabilitators
The avian diet research done by the Kyles was adapted by avian rehabilitators and veterinarians in Europe[1]
A Swift Night Out
editTo encourage citizen scientists to help collect data on Chimney Swift and Vax's Swift roosts, the DWA created a program to encourage people to locate and count swifts entering roosts at dusk. [2]
Chaetura Canyon
edit| Chaetura Canyon Bird Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Austin, Texas |
Chaetura Canyon is a small bird sanctuary and wildlife preserve near Austin, Texas.[3] It is surrounded by residential developments of suburban Austin. The sanctuary is jointly managed by the Travis Audubon Society and the Driftwood Wildlife Association.
References
edit- ^ Westray, Gillian. "Dieta salvatge del falciot negre". Falciot Negre. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ Kyle, Paul D. "A Swift Night Out". Driftwood Wildlife Association. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- ^ "Sanctuaries". Travis Audubon Society. Retrieved 2012-08-16.
External links
editDriftwood Wildlife YouTube Channel for videos of nesting Chimney Swifts