Swifts have a short forked tail and very long swept-back wings that resemble a crescent or a boomerang. They can fly at 69 mph (111 km/h), making them the fastest recorded birds at level height.

Snowbirds, human and wildlife alike, are headed for cooler weather. As seasons change, we welcome our warm water species to the waters of Pine Island Sound. The swallow-tailed kite is a unique bird ...