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The Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project (UCSHEP) (2021-2025) was developed in response to significant population declines in aerial insectivores, particularly Bank Swallows (Riparia riparia) and Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica), both of which are listed as Threatened under the Canadian Species at Risk Act (SARA).
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Author: Rachel Darvill; Goldeneye Ecological Services
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Old Reference Number: COL-F26-W-4204
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Old Reference System: FWCP - Fish Wildlife Compensation Program Columbia
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Date Published: Mar 2026
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Report ID: 64697
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Audience: Government and Public
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The overarching goal was to increase the availability and protection of breeding habitat for at-risk swallow species while improving knowledge of their distribution, habitat use, and conservation needs in the Upper Columbia Valley. To achieve this goal, the UCSHEP pursued the following objectives:
1. Inventory and monitor swallow nesting sites throughout the study area, including Bank Swallow colonies and Barn Swallow nest sites on anthropogenic structures.
2. Enhance and restore breeding habitat through actions such as vegetation removal, slope modification at Bank Swallow colonies, construction of artificial nesting structures, and installation of nest cups on suitable existing structures.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of habitat enhancement actions through multi-year monitoring at natural colonies, artificial nesting structures, and restored habitats.
4. Collaborate with research partners to improve understanding of Bank Swallow movements and migration through participation in the Motus Wildlife Tracking System.
5. Engage volunteers, Indigenous communities, landowners, and local organizations in swallow conservation through monitoring programs, outreach, and stewardship initiatives.
6. Promote best management practices and increase public awareness of swallow conservation and species-at-risk legislation.
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Birds - Barn Swallow: Hirundo rustica |
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Region - Kootenay |
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Terrestrial Information - Habitat Monitoring |
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Terrestrial Information - Restoration |
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Program Specific Area - FWCP |
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