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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.
Volunteers Get Rewilding in Derby’s Parks
Volunteers have been getting into the spirit of rewilding at Derby’s parks by encouraging new residents, and an old favourite.
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,…
New guidelines call for homes for people and wildlife
Why and how to build nature-friendly housing developments
New beginnings in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter
We are excited to announce the opening of our third shop! This time, in the centre of Derby.
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…
Derby buzzing about new Bee Bus Stops
With tens of new Bee Bus Stops arriving in the city, it’s not just residents getting all abuzz about the Derby’s latest green investment project.
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust invites city to get Wild About Derby
As Derby embarks on the UK’s largest urban rewilding project at Allestree Park, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust invites the city to celebrate its nature and get wild about Derby.
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…
Carsington Water sighting by Jacky Swift
Swifts flying around Millfield's car park at Carsington Water.