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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,…
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.
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…
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.
Carsington Water sighting by Jacky Swift
Swifts flying around Millfield's car park at Carsington Water.
How to build a swift box
Swifts like to leave their nests by dropping into the air from the entrance. This is why they often choose to set up camp in the eaves of buildings. If you have a wall that's at least five…
Act swiftly! Public asked to help endangered high-flying birds
The Wildlife Trusts & RHS call on gardeners to help swifts, swallows, and martins
Gardeners are being encouraged to install nest boxes and create habitats that boost insect numbers to…
Celebrating Swift Awareness Week
Swift expert Sarah Gibson explores the early life of these brilliant birds.