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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.
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UK Swift Awareness Week 2022
The Swift is in freefall. Numbers are down by 65% in 25 years.
Yet this species is entirely dependent on us for its nest sites which are in our houses so we have a real opportunity to help…
Celebrating Swift Awareness Week
Swift expert Sarah Gibson explores the early life of these brilliant birds.
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…
Trust secures funding for two key sites in Derbyshire
Funded has been secured to improve the visitor experience at two of its most loved sites in Derbyshire; Wye Valley just off the Monsal Trail and The Whistlestop Café in Matlock Bath.
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,…
Endangered crayfish ‘shell-ebrate’ move to new Ark sites
A series of major translocations of white-clawed crayfish have successfully taken place at sites across Derbyshire as part of a project to protect the rare and endangered species.
From gentle evening strolls to swift action for endangered birds
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is hosting a series of evening swift watching walks to raise awareness for one of the UK's most endangered birds during Swift Awareness Week (1st-9th July).