Swallows By-Pass Capistrano for Chino Hills


CHINO HILLS – Fifty miles from tourists and the suburban density of south Orange County, a large colony of cliff swallows has found new, five-star accommodations.

In early March, thousands of the migratory birds made their way north from Argentina and flew past the familiar digs at the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano .

Swallows, known for migrating to San Juan Capistrano, are now flocking to Vellano Country Club in Chino Hills. Each year less and less birds are seen in San Juan Capistrano. I'm sure the rent is cheaper as well...