Save our swifts
Swift numbers are declining fast - in the last 25 years they have dropped by up to a half. Help us stop this trend by telling us where you've seen swifts in the county and where they are breeding.
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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.
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,…
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…
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…
Swift action taken for endangered birds
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and Derbyshire Swift Conservation (DSC) are hosting a series of evening swift watching walks to raise awareness for one of the UK's most endangered birds during…
Celebrating Swift Awareness Week
Swift expert Sarah Gibson explores the early life of these brilliant birds.
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…
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…
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).
Swift Streets: How Chesterfield Communities are Joining Forces to Save an Iconic Bird
An exciting community-led project is gathering pace in Chesterfield, helping to boost populations of Swifts in Derbyshire. With the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Derbyshire…