Join Roseburg Parks & Recreation along with the Umpqua Valley Audubon Society to witness the amazing feat of the Vaux's Swifts entering the Chimney of The Clay Place close to sunset Friday evenings during their migration south. Bring the whole family and set up a blanket or chair if you like. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and share their knowledge about migratory birds as well. Please note that this event is weather dependent.

In September, sunset will be about 7:40 pm on September 8th and closer to7:15 pm by the 22nd. Westher permitting, the "Swifts Sisters and Friends" will join us with Americana music beginning around 6:30 pm.

Umpqua Valley Migratory Bird Celebration: Vaux's Swifts are just one of many amazing bird species that pass through our area in the spring and fall in migrations. Federal and State agencies will be joining us to celebrate fall bird migration in conjunction with Swift Water in recognition of World Migratory Bird Day which brings attention to one of the most important and spectacular events in the Americas bird migration. Information about migration and bird related activities for kids will be offered. Plus, we may have as special guests a trio of Cedar Waxwings who are ambassadors for all migratory species.