Speculations on the swift: celebrating Charles Morton

At this time of the year, bird-watchers will begin to feel a keen sense of anticipation as they await the first sign of migrant birds returning to our skies. Particularly fascinating are the swifts, those black birds with sickle-shaped wings who swoop and swerve above our heads, their distinctive cries alerting us to their presence … Continue reading Speculations on the swift: celebrating Charles Morton →