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Chimney swifts find refuge at Charro Ranch Park
Community
Timothy.Stuckey on July 26, 2017
Chimney swifts find refuge at Charro Ranch Park

[dropcap]B[/dropcap]ird watchers going to Charro Ranch Park can thank a Dripping Springs 15-year-old for its new feature.

Boy Scout Connor Stevens with Troop 585 took on the task of building a chimney swift tower for his Eagle Scout project. As the name implies, the tower serves as a home for chimney swift birds. 

Birdwatchers looking for chimney swifts need only to visit the newly constructed tower at Charro Ranch Park, built by Connor Stevens with Boy Scout Troop 585. (courtesy photo)

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