chicks

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Swift boxes were placed on the tower of the David Attenborough Building in the city in 2020 and the first pair nested and reared two chicks in 2021.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

This spring, the chicks were dubbed Luna and Sandy, a nod to Steers, with local third graders making the final call in a community naming contest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Even brief incidents can cause adult birds to leave their nests, leaving eggs and chicks vulnerable, he said.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

The chicks will eventually be released into the wild, and conservationists are delighted.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

We got to touch the male chicks, because nobody cared about them.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata