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Mar 5

Fwd: Fwd: Creating and Managing Meadows and Scrub 20 & 21 May 2026

Maybe of interest? Best wishes, Edward -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Fwd: Creating and

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Fwd: Fwd: Creating and Managing Meadows and Scrub 20 & 21 May 2026

Maybe of interest? Best wishes, Edward -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Fwd: Creating and

Mar 5

Laurinda Luffman, … Jerry Horn8

Mar 5

New video method tested for Swift nest detection

Hi Edward, Nice idea. I have a drone and was thinking of using it this season, but I'd hate to

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New video method tested for Swift nest detection

Hi Edward, Nice idea. I have a drone and was thinking of using it this season, but I'd hate to

Mar 5

Paul Stevens, … Edward Mayer10

Mar 4

Tree nesting swifts

I would guess that the most likely thing to happen would be that other bird species would get to the

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Tree nesting swifts

I would guess that the most likely thing to happen would be that other bird species would get to the

Mar 4

Aylsham Swift Group, … Louise at Bolton and Bury Swifts5

Mar 4

best advice to give to home owners?

Hi Mike, When you manage to get over there, I'd be really interested to hear what you find. As

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best advice to give to home owners?

Hi Mike, When you manage to get over there, I'd be really interested to hear what you find. As

Mar 4

Banstead Swifts

Mar 4

Swifts - A vets guide on dealing with Swifts.

Dear SLN members We have sent an email to 19 vets in Surrey with the SLN 'guidance for vets'

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Swifts - A vets guide on dealing with Swifts.

Dear SLN members We have sent an email to 19 vets in Surrey with the SLN 'guidance for vets'

Mar 4

Mar 4

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 8 updates in 5 topics

Fascinating Chris Clair swift friends wyre forest From: swiftsloc...@googlegroups.com <

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 8 updates in 5 topics

Fascinating Chris Clair swift friends wyre forest From: swiftsloc...@googlegroups.com <

Mar 4

Mar 4

Briefing document for vets.

Hi John, Thanks for the link. All, Note that the briefing note for vets is just for emergency care

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Briefing document for vets.

Hi John, Thanks for the link. All, Note that the briefing note for vets is just for emergency care

Mar 4

johnswil...@blueyonder.co.uk

Mar 3

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 3 topics

"Briefing document for Vets" There is full advice om hand rearing by Enric Fusté on http://

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 3 topics

"Briefing document for Vets" There is full advice om hand rearing by Enric Fusté on http://

Mar 3

johnswil...@blueyonder.co.uk

Mar 3

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 12 updates in 5 topics

Nesting in trees On 30 September 2010 Desmond Dugan, Manager, RSPB Abernethy National Nature Reserve,

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 12 updates in 5 topics

Nesting in trees On 30 September 2010 Desmond Dugan, Manager, RSPB Abernethy National Nature Reserve,

Mar 3

Banstead Swifts, … B CAHALANE7

Mar 3

Swiftbox positioning

Dear Annie, the flat roofs you mention will pose no problems as regards access, i would make sure the

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Swiftbox positioning

Dear Annie, the flat roofs you mention will pose no problems as regards access, i would make sure the

Mar 3

Swifts (SOS), … Louise at Bolton and Bury Swifts6

Mar 2

Save Our Suffolk Swifts - 2025 nest box uptake

Hi Eddie, Amazing success getting Swifts into boxes in Suffolk, great to hear! Best Wishes, Louise

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Save Our Suffolk Swifts - 2025 nest box uptake

Hi Eddie, Amazing success getting Swifts into boxes in Suffolk, great to hear! Best Wishes, Louise

Mar 2

Helen Lucy, canterburyswifts2

Mar 1

Conservation leaflet

Hi Helen Another stunning leaflet from you, thank you so much, it's really beautiful! And a

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Conservation leaflet

Hi Helen Another stunning leaflet from you, thank you so much, it's really beautiful! And a

Mar 1

Andy Bullen, … Dick Newell10

Mar 1

Off topic: sand martin

Thanks Dick I'll check that out On Sun, 1 Mar 2026 at 07:43, Dick Newell <dick.newell@gmail.

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Off topic: sand martin

Thanks Dick I'll check that out On Sun, 1 Mar 2026 at 07:43, Dick Newell <dick.newell@gmail.

Mar 1

Andrew Turney, … Edward Mayer - Swift Conservation6

Feb 27

Swift Nest boxes on cliffs and rock faces?

Yes indeed! Some years ago I was told of a large number of swift nest boxes installed on the high

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Swift Nest boxes on cliffs and rock faces?

Yes indeed! Some years ago I was told of a large number of swift nest boxes installed on the high

Feb 27

canterburyswifts, … Zoe Crossley6

Feb 27

Many thanks for all of your responses, they're helpful. We're just finalising ....and about

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Many thanks for all of your responses, they're helpful. We're just finalising ....and about

Feb 27

Feb 27

Fwd: The Bat Advice Service (BAS) – Reforming Natural England’s advice for householders

Hi all, any bat enthusiasts might be interested that the government are reforming the Bat Advice

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Fwd: The Bat Advice Service (BAS) – Reforming Natural England’s advice for householders

Hi all, any bat enthusiasts might be interested that the government are reforming the Bat Advice

Feb 27

Laurinda Luffman, Alistair2

Feb 26

Swift piece on BBC Morning Live

A lovely piece and all good but….. 65 swift bricks in a 937 housing development…. which is why the 1:

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Swift piece on BBC Morning Live

A lovely piece and all good but….. 65 swift bricks in a 937 housing development…. which is why the 1:

Feb 26

Clair Amos, … Tony D3

Feb 24

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 2 topics

Mike, response submitted, thank you for your valuable guidance. Tony Dobbs On Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 6:

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 2 topics

Mike, response submitted, thank you for your valuable guidance. Tony Dobbs On Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 6:

Feb 24

Mike Priaulx, T Davies4

Feb 24

FW: Update from GOV.UK for new design guidance

Hi Talya, I suggest answer "yes" to Q10. Apologies that wasn't clear. Many thanks, Mike

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FW: Update from GOV.UK for new design guidance

Hi Talya, I suggest answer "yes" to Q10. Apologies that wasn't clear. Many thanks, Mike

Feb 24

Feb 20

South Gloucestershire housing consultation

Hi all, if you're in the vicinity of South Gloucestershire then there's a survey for a 900

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South Gloucestershire housing consultation

Hi all, if you're in the vicinity of South Gloucestershire then there's a survey for a 900

Feb 20

Helen Harwood, … Barbara Anglezarke7

Feb 18

noise from swifts?

Barbara Anglezarke reacted to your message: From: 'Edward Mayer - Swift Conservation' via

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noise from swifts?

Barbara Anglezarke reacted to your message: From: 'Edward Mayer - Swift Conservation' via

Feb 18

Feb 16

NPPF action points revised

Hi all, Here is a reminder of the NPPF for England consultation which closes on 10/03/26.

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NPPF action points revised

Hi all, Here is a reminder of the NPPF for England consultation which closes on 10/03/26.

Feb 16

Aylsham Swift Group2

Feb 16

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 4 updates in 2 topics

Sorry, seems I forgot to attach the image. Hope you can see it now On Monday, 16 February 2026 at 09:

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 4 updates in 2 topics

Sorry, seems I forgot to attach the image. Hope you can see it now On Monday, 16 February 2026 at 09:

Feb 16

Sally Harrop, Amanda Randall2

Feb 15

Swift craft ideas for a children's group

Hi Sally, Here is the RSPB template, which has two versions, one of which you can colour yourself. We

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Swift craft ideas for a children's group

Hi Sally, Here is the RSPB template, which has two versions, one of which you can colour yourself. We

Feb 15

Dick Newell, Louise at Bolton and Bury Swifts2

Feb 14

John Stimpson has not retired

What a Star 🌟 he is! Best Wishes, Louise Bolton & Bury Swifts Facebook Instagram House Martin

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John Stimpson has not retired

What a Star 🌟 he is! Best Wishes, Louise Bolton & Bury Swifts Facebook Instagram House Martin

Feb 14

Llanidloes Swifts, … Dick Newell5

Feb 14

Hole underneath swift nest box or hole in front?

I think the risk of Swifts falling out of bottom-facing holes is overstated. However, adult birds

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Hole underneath swift nest box or hole in front?

I think the risk of Swifts falling out of bottom-facing holes is overstated. However, adult birds

Feb 14

La Babi, Brian Weller2

Feb 13

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 11 updates in 6 topics

The S-brick company provide swift bricks for timber framed buildings. They are less deep than those

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 11 updates in 6 topics

The S-brick company provide swift bricks for timber framed buildings. They are less deep than those

Feb 13

Tanya Hoare, steveklikr2

Feb 12

The Swift Stand at Bird Fair

I would love to, Tanya but I shall be away.Maybe another year?RegardsSteve Steve HolroydSent from my

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The Swift Stand at Bird Fair

I would love to, Tanya but I shall be away.Maybe another year?RegardsSteve Steve HolroydSent from my

Feb 12

Edward Mayer, … Barbara Anglezarke4

Feb 12

Illustrated Childrens Books about Swifts

We have a lovely bi-lingual Enfys the Brecon Swift book Edward! It's professionally designed and

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Illustrated Childrens Books about Swifts

We have a lovely bi-lingual Enfys the Brecon Swift book Edward! It's professionally designed and

Feb 12

Feb 11

Time will tell….

This development is looking hopeful - 15 swift bricks. However the houses have been built- the brick

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Time will tell….

This development is looking hopeful - 15 swift bricks. However the houses have been built- the brick

Feb 11

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