Swifts need our help! To get a better understanding of Swift populations and nesting sites we need reports of Swift sightings on SwiftMapper swiftmapper.org.uk
This citizen science project contributes to continued efforts to conserve these brilliant birds

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#Swifts now being widely reported across the UK but many more still to come. So do keep your nerve!
Photo credit: Judith Wakelam who loved and cared for Swifts.

Lovely new episode on... you guessed it! #Swifts how we look forward to hearing those screams! bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Disgraceful Rishi Sunak petty minded with no logic. BNG doesn't include cavity nesters so look at your own legislation.
Lets hope the next government is more considered and listens to the issues Keir Starmer Ed Miliband
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

Seems migration now stalled a little 🤞for better weather both here and further south.

Definitely with you Hannah! #Swifts #Sparrows #Starlings need homes #SwiftBricks Michael Gove

Aylsham now has fifteen nest bricks! Nest bricks provide safe nesting spaces for the lifetime of the #building . Anne and Dave decided on Action for Swifts S #bricks in a contrasting colour for a striking architectural feature on their gable wall. #swifts #Norfolk 📷Dave Martin

Such a simple thing to do... #Swifts #urbanbiodiversity #givenatureahome

Concaves for swift nest boxes will soon be available from
me/Northern Ireland Swift Group. The cost is £2.50 plus postage
It has been proven that swifts like a concave
#apusapus #commonswift #actionforswifts #swiftconservation

Calling all swift fans living in Leeds facebook.com/10006472890777…?

Two swifts over my garden! Just yesterday Countryile star Hayley Garrod installed six integral nest boxes in my loft and the call system is now on!

Check out WEBINAR: Planning and Policy for Swifts …ex-planning-network-for-nature.org.uk/posts/54979215…
Experiences from #Brighton &Hove Swift Brick policy.

The Govt’s behaviour in relation to swifts has been distressing on numerous levels.
The tiniest measure, one supported across the board - incl by the industry itself- could make the difference between survival and the disappearance of this iconic bird species in the UK.
Michael…

Now getting excited waiting for those advance parties of breeders. Still very early. 1st main party of #Swifts not till 1st week in May & the younger birds not arriving for many weeks after that. Hang tight!

Petrel Station II is now complete, 148 Storm Petrel nest boxes alongside the small subcolony at the Farm. Mains power means lots of exciting possibilities ahead

birdguides.com/articles/photo… News from BirdGuides 22/04/2024

Is this the best photo of an Alpine Swift ever taken in Britain? This magnificent image, taken this week at Kenfig Pool in South Wales by Paul Roberts

Thanks Tatler for giving me and the swifts airtime🪶Article 🐦‍⬛tatler.com/article/hannah…

Not long till #Swifts !