Save our swifts
Our project, being run in partnership with Derbyshire Ornithological Society, is aiming to help stop the decline in swift numbers.
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Swift
Swifts spend most of their lives flying – even sleeping, eating and drinking – only ever landing to nest. They like to nest in older buildings in small holes in roof spaces.
Swift Awareness Week a soaring success!
The first ever UK Swift Awareness Week, held in June (16-23rd) had over 90 events running across the country, all designed to raise the profile of the Swifts. Swifts, although still widespread,…
To mow or not to mow? Creative and cost saving solutions to our wildflower shortage
This time of the year is special because it’s when our wildflower meadows explode in a riot of colour, providing carpets of cowslips, buttercups and orchids.
Swiftly Does It
Swift Awareness Week takes place this coming week (23rd - 29th June) with six events in the county. Nick Brown, who runs the Derbyshire Swift Project, explains why this bird is in trouble and…
Swift Walk Belper
A free swift watching walk run by the new Belper Swifts Group
Living our Values
We haven’t let the past year stop our focus on our people and culture! At Derbyshire Wildlife Trust we are striving for an inclusive workplace, where our staff feel trusted and valued to deliver…
Wilder Derbyshire Event
Join us for our Wilder Derbyshire event followed by our AGM.
Swift Walk Whaley Bridge
An evening walk watching Swifts and finding nests.
Swift Walk Bradwell
A free swift watching walk organised by Bradwell Swift Group
Carsington Water sighting by Jacky Swift
Swifts flying around Millfield's car park at Carsington Water.