Many cave, bank and cliff dwelling species of swallow nest in large colonies.

Most of the cliff dwelling rooms are situated near the loop trail, typically slightly above the trail and immediately outside the loop itself.

Moving in from dispersed farmsteads into community centers at pueblos canyon heads or cliff dwellings on canyon shelves.

The cliff dwellings held about 740 rooms and ruins at the base of the cliff that likely held additional dwellings.

When she returns to the cliff dwellings, she finds them in ruins.