Chimney swifts, classified as endangered in Canada, show a promising recovery with over 2,400 counted in one location.

Experts are optimistic about the future of chimney swifts, a threatened species, after counting over 2,400 of the birds at a single address in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Classified as endangered in Canada, the chimney swifts face threats from habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use, which reduce their food supply. This significant increase marks a positive sign for the conservation of the species.