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Andy Bullen, becky2

7:44 AM

Recommendation and case studies for swift bricks and soffit holes

Hi Andy I replied direct to you and then thought actually it might be useful to share across the

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Recommendation and case studies for swift bricks and soffit holes

Hi Andy I replied direct to you and then thought actually it might be useful to share across the

7:44 AM

Jay iPhone, … Amanda Randall6

Jun 25

Restore Nature March

Jay - I forgot to ask you to share a photo of your swift hat! On Mon, 24 Jun 2024, 10:14 Jay iPhone,

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Restore Nature March

Jay - I forgot to ask you to share a photo of your swift hat! On Mon, 24 Jun 2024, 10:14 Jay iPhone,

Jun 25

Edward Mayer, … Tiscali8

Jun 25

Brief Report of the Trieste Swift Conference - the 7th International Biennial Swift Conference

I did complain to the bbc regarding lack of coverage, below is the reply I received Dear Mrs Turnbull

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Brief Report of the Trieste Swift Conference - the 7th International Biennial Swift Conference

I did complain to the bbc regarding lack of coverage, below is the reply I received Dear Mrs Turnbull

Jun 25

rowena.q...@btinternet.com, … Dick Newell4

Jun 25

Sparrowhawk and swifts

Any swift box with a horizontal top is a perch for a predator. This is one of the reasons why the PVC

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Sparrowhawk and swifts

Any swift box with a horizontal top is a perch for a predator. This is one of the reasons why the PVC

Jun 25

Jun 25

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 7 updates in 5 topics

Hi Amanda and Louise, Thanks both for replying. Amanda my maths ended up the same as yours. I thought

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 7 updates in 5 topics

Hi Amanda and Louise, Thanks both for replying. Amanda my maths ended up the same as yours. I thought

Jun 25

landcp...@btinternet.com

Jun 25

RE: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 14 updates in 6 topics

Hello all, re the sparrowhawk, I've seen this previously with a male sparrowhawk sitting on the

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RE: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 14 updates in 6 topics

Hello all, re the sparrowhawk, I've seen this previously with a male sparrowhawk sitting on the

Jun 25

Nick Brown, Ben Stammers2

Jun 25

SAW2024 Update No. 10 at 22 June

Well done everyone for getting all the SAW events organised – and well done Nick and Jamie for

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SAW2024 Update No. 10 at 22 June

Well done everyone for getting all the SAW events organised – and well done Nick and Jamie for

Jun 25

Tim Norriss, Nick Bentham-Green2

Jun 24

Hampshire Swifts blog

Stephen, You are probably well ahead of me on this topic, but had The Duchy been approached about

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Hampshire Swifts blog

Stephen, You are probably well ahead of me on this topic, but had The Duchy been approached about

Jun 24

Hannah Bourne-Taylor, Ian Donovan4

Jun 24

Emergency for Any SLN or swift groups active in Brighton

Apologies - on Facebook On Mon, 24 Jun 2024, 20:47 Ian Donovan, <ian.do...@gmail.com> wrote

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Emergency for Any SLN or swift groups active in Brighton

Apologies - on Facebook On Mon, 24 Jun 2024, 20:47 Ian Donovan, <ian.do...@gmail.com> wrote

Jun 24

Jun 24

Lancaster is now a Swift City

https://www.marketinglancashire.com/news/lancaster-declared-a-swift-city/ https://www.bbc.com/news/

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Lancaster is now a Swift City

https://www.marketinglancashire.com/news/lancaster-declared-a-swift-city/ https://www.bbc.com/news/

Jun 24

Jun 24

Brecon Swift Group

Hi Peta, You mailed me about the Brecon Swift Group. The contact person is Louise Milne on

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Brecon Swift Group

Hi Peta, You mailed me about the Brecon Swift Group. The contact person is Louise Milne on

Jun 24

Jun 23

Sussex LNRS (Local Nature Recovery Strategy)

Hello to Sussex residents, The Sussex LNRS (Local Nature Recovery Strategy) consultation closes on

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Sussex LNRS (Local Nature Recovery Strategy)

Hello to Sussex residents, The Sussex LNRS (Local Nature Recovery Strategy) consultation closes on

Jun 23

acebarley, … Louise at Bolton and Bury Swifts3

Jun 22

How many calories does a swift need in a day?

Hi Andy, I don't think Chat GBT is correct A developing Swift chick needs to consume 15 to 20

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How many calories does a swift need in a day?

Hi Andy, I don't think Chat GBT is correct A developing Swift chick needs to consume 15 to 20

Jun 22

Jay iPhone, Lorna Mikhelson2

Jun 22

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 8 updates in 6 topics

Hello everyone, I will have a stall on Sat 29th June at Stoke Newington Organic Farmers' Market

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 8 updates in 6 topics

Hello everyone, I will have a stall on Sat 29th June at Stoke Newington Organic Farmers' Market

Jun 22

nicki.baker, … Nicki Cruse BV6

Jun 22

RSPB Swift nest webcam

Many thanks, Zoe! And best of luck with your trojan rehabbing efforts, Louise - specially when the

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RSPB Swift nest webcam

Many thanks, Zoe! And best of luck with your trojan rehabbing efforts, Louise - specially when the

Jun 22

Catharine Gale, … Peter Smart10

Jun 21

Roof and soffit/fascia work on local authority owned housing - providing substitute nest sites for swifts etc

Hi Alistair, Unfortunately Bromley Council don't adhere to their own action plan for swifts. They

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Roof and soffit/fascia work on local authority owned housing - providing substitute nest sites for swifts etc

Hi Alistair, Unfortunately Bromley Council don't adhere to their own action plan for swifts. They

Jun 21

Banstead Swifts

Jun 21

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 7 updates in 6 topics

Wildlife March 22/6/24 Hello Helen We are meeting at 11.30-11.45 at the junction of Upper Brook

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 7 updates in 6 topics

Wildlife March 22/6/24 Hello Helen We are meeting at 11.30-11.45 at the junction of Upper Brook

Jun 21

helenshore, Gill Stacey2

Jun 21

Wildlife March 22/6/24

Yes, I'd like to know too. Gill Stroud Swift Group On 19 Jun 2024, at 09:35, helenshore <

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Wildlife March 22/6/24

Yes, I'd like to know too. Gill Stroud Swift Group On 19 Jun 2024, at 09:35, helenshore <

Jun 21

Banstead Swifts

Jun 20

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

Thanks for sharing Laurinda, it is fabulous. On Thu, 20 Jun 2024, 20:58 , <swiftslocalnetwork@

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

Thanks for sharing Laurinda, it is fabulous. On Thu, 20 Jun 2024, 20:58 , <swiftslocalnetwork@

Jun 20

Laurinda Luffman

Jun 20

RSPB Swift Tiktok

Morning All For those of you who aren't on TikTok, I thought you'd like to see the RSPB's

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RSPB Swift Tiktok

Morning All For those of you who aren't on TikTok, I thought you'd like to see the RSPB's

Jun 20

Jun 20

Netherlands takes steps to ensure Swifts, Sparrows and Bats can nest in buildings unhindered

https://stadszaken.nl/artikel/5113/kabinet-maakt-regels-natuurinclusief-bouwen-voor-beschermde-vogels

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Netherlands takes steps to ensure Swifts, Sparrows and Bats can nest in buildings unhindered

https://stadszaken.nl/artikel/5113/kabinet-maakt-regels-natuurinclusief-bouwen-voor-beschermde-vogels

Jun 20

Jon and Camilla Barlow, alofanglia2

Jun 19

Partnering with the Vistry Group

That's brilliant news! Congratulations on all the hard work that made it happen! Alistair Sent

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Partnering with the Vistry Group

That's brilliant news! Congratulations on all the hard work that made it happen! Alistair Sent

Jun 19

Edward Mayer, Louise at Bolton and Bury Swifts2

Jun 19

Massive increase in local Swift Activity in NW London

That's brilliant Edward, glad you are seeing so many London Swifts! Hope you get then in your

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Massive increase in local Swift Activity in NW London

That's brilliant Edward, glad you are seeing so many London Swifts! Hope you get then in your

Jun 19

Jun 19

Swift brick dimensions spreadsheet

Here is the spreadsheet of the Swift brick and box dimensions. I made it to use as a reference for

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Swift brick dimensions spreadsheet

Here is the spreadsheet of the Swift brick and box dimensions. I made it to use as a reference for

Jun 19

Storrington Swifts, richardreed.tech2

Jun 18

Swift and hirundine ambulances

Hi Julie There's a facebook group called Swift and Swallow SOS which is set up just for this. If

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Swift and hirundine ambulances

Hi Julie There's a facebook group called Swift and Swallow SOS which is set up just for this. If

Jun 18

Hannah Bourne-Taylor, … elmrix673

Jun 18

For anyone in Buckingham area - Buckingham swifts

Hi Hannah, Yes! we are active in Milton Keynes, there currently have 5 swift groups in different

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For anyone in Buckingham area - Buckingham swifts

Hi Hannah, Yes! we are active in Milton Keynes, there currently have 5 swift groups in different

Jun 18

Jun 18

SAW2024 Update No. 9 at 18th June

Hi: We now have 71 events listed which is really great: SAW 2024 events - Google Docs . The RSPB is

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SAW2024 Update No. 9 at 18th June

Hi: We now have 71 events listed which is really great: SAW 2024 events - Google Docs . The RSPB is

Jun 18

Robert Stark, Jay iPhone2

Jun 17

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 6 updates in 2 topics

Urgent action (petition??) is needed to afford swifts the same legal protections that bats enjoy. LA

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 6 updates in 2 topics

Urgent action (petition??) is needed to afford swifts the same legal protections that bats enjoy. LA

Jun 17

Jun 17

I have concaves available. They are £2.50 each plus £1.60 postage. I can get two in a letter box box

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I have concaves available. They are £2.50 each plus £1.60 postage. I can get two in a letter box box

Jun 17

Banstead Swifts, Graham Cowley2

Jun 17

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 2 updates in 1 topic

Shropshire social housing is owned by Connexus. After a bit of badgering they put up a load of boxes

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 2 updates in 1 topic

Shropshire social housing is owned by Connexus. After a bit of badgering they put up a load of boxes

Jun 17

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