The common swift is a true bird phenomenon – it spends almost its entire life in the air, sleeping, hunting, and even mating while flying. Its extraordinary skills and flying records fascinate scientists and nature lovers. How is it possible that this unassuming inhabitant of Polish cities practically never touches the ground? On International Swift Day, meet this master of the skies, who eats thousands of insects every day and breaks endurance …
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The common swift is a true bird phenomenon – it spends almost its entire life in the air, sleeping, hunting, and even mating while flying. Its extraordinary skills and flying records fascinate scientists and nature lovers. How is it possible that this unassuming inhabitant of Polish cities practically never touches the ground? On International Swift Day, meet this master of the skies, who eats thousands of insects every day and breaks endurance …