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Welcome to Swifts Local Network - a group set up for people to share news, ideas and questions about Swifts.

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Mike Priaulx, … Tanya Hoare7

Apr 3

FW: ‘Swifts spark joy!’ Why these beautiful birds need our help – and 10 ways to give it | Environment | The Guardian

Mike - Your own summary of the topic is excellent and to the point. b/w Tanya & Edmund ta.hoare@

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FW: ‘Swifts spark joy!’ Why these beautiful birds need our help – and 10 ways to give it | Environment | The Guardian

Mike - Your own summary of the topic is excellent and to the point. b/w Tanya & Edmund ta.hoare@

Apr 3

Ian Donovan, … Peter Smart8

Apr 3

Swift Conservation Groups Incorporating House Martins

Hi Ian, The Bromley local RSPB Group are running a Swift Survey this year. I'll ask the surveyors

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Swift Conservation Groups Incorporating House Martins

Hi Ian, The Bromley local RSPB Group are running a Swift Survey this year. I'll ask the surveyors

Apr 3

Paul Stevens, … Cally Smith25

Apr 3

Tree nesting swifts

Hi Alistair I wouldn't say tree nesting swifts are an obsession but i would say they are

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Tree nesting swifts

Hi Alistair I wouldn't say tree nesting swifts are an obsession but i would say they are

Apr 3

Apr 3

Planning application in Wolverhampton support welcomed....

Hi there Sorry to interrupt the Hot Cross Bun munching but have just commented on this application

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Planning application in Wolverhampton support welcomed....

Hi there Sorry to interrupt the Hot Cross Bun munching but have just commented on this application

Apr 3

Apr 3

RSPB Abernethy Swifts - Blowing up ancient trees in Abernethy Forest!

Hi there, I am very doubtful that the Abernethy Swifts are nesting in someone's garden. Have a

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RSPB Abernethy Swifts - Blowing up ancient trees in Abernethy Forest!

Hi there, I am very doubtful that the Abernethy Swifts are nesting in someone's garden. Have a

Apr 3

Rowena Quantrill

Apr 2

Here in Bradford on Avon we are the Swift and House Martin group and part of the biodiversity group

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Here in Bradford on Avon we are the Swift and House Martin group and part of the biodiversity group

Apr 2

Ros Taylor - Kendal Swifts, … Tim Norriss4

Apr 1

Use of integral Swift Bricks by swifts and other birds

Thank you, Tim. Brilliant data for our list. I'll add it to the spreadsheet Ros Kendal Swifts On

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Use of integral Swift Bricks by swifts and other birds

Thank you, Tim. Brilliant data for our list. I'll add it to the spreadsheet Ros Kendal Swifts On

Apr 1

Ann Ellis, Machynlleth & District Swift Group2

Apr 1

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 4 updates in 1 topic

Hi Ann, Thanks for clarifying that. It all makes sense now therefore the RSPB were clearly right in

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 4 updates in 1 topic

Hi Ann, Thanks for clarifying that. It all makes sense now therefore the RSPB were clearly right in

Apr 1

canterburyswifts, … Peter Smart6

Mar 30

Nest Record Scheme, BTO

Thank you Peter. Hopefully the BTO will receive a few more swift nest records this year. Best wishes

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Nest Record Scheme, BTO

Thank you Peter. Hopefully the BTO will receive a few more swift nest records this year. Best wishes

Mar 30

Clair Amos, Jay iPhone2

Mar 30

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

Hello Hannah. I don't know exactly what 'West Midlands' is. But there are several

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

Hello Hannah. I don't know exactly what 'West Midlands' is. But there are several

Mar 30

Tony D, … Robert Stark5

Mar 30

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

Hi If it is not too late please could I change the text a little. To..... Hi Please could you ask the

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

Hi If it is not too late please could I change the text a little. To..... Hi Please could you ask the

Mar 30

Cally Smith Huntly & District Swift Group, … amboyce...@gmail.com14

Mar 29

Nest box installation

Hi Heidi That's a very good idea thank you. I will approach them :) Cally Cally Smith Founder of

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Nest box installation

Hi Heidi That's a very good idea thank you. I will approach them :) Cally Cally Smith Founder of

Mar 29

Mike Priaulx, Louise at Bolton and Bury Swifts2

Mar 29

Conservation leaflet

The "Swift Conservation Area" leaflets are really delightful as are the Swift booklets and

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Conservation leaflet

The "Swift Conservation Area" leaflets are really delightful as are the Swift booklets and

Mar 29

Mar 29

Berkshire Loddon Valley consultation

Hi all, If anyone again is in the vicinity of Berkshire and can contribute to a consultation, this

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Berkshire Loddon Valley consultation

Hi all, If anyone again is in the vicinity of Berkshire and can contribute to a consultation, this

Mar 29

Mar 29

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 6 updates in 4 topics

Hi there, me again. To be fair to the GLA as far as I know it manages no parks. The Mayor and the GLA

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 6 updates in 4 topics

Hi there, me again. To be fair to the GLA as far as I know it manages no parks. The Mayor and the GLA

Mar 29

Graham Cowley, Cally Smith Huntly & District Swift Group2

Mar 28

Fwd: Advice re preventing swifts from injuring themselves

Firstly i would be asking the builders to encase the scaffolding with an ecowrap prior to the swifts

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Fwd: Advice re preventing swifts from injuring themselves

Firstly i would be asking the builders to encase the scaffolding with an ecowrap prior to the swifts

Mar 28

Louise at Bolton and Bury Swifts, Cally Smith Huntly & District Swift Group2

Mar 28

Article - Swifts Over the North Sea ~

This looks very interesting Louise! I will take a read. Especially living so near to Aberdeen and for

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Article - Swifts Over the North Sea ~

This looks very interesting Louise! I will take a read. Especially living so near to Aberdeen and for

Mar 28

Banstead Swifts, Cally Smith Huntly & District Swift Group2

Mar 28

Swifts - A vets guide on dealing with Swifts.

Re the vets leaflet. In the distant past i have made up a leaflet to hand in to our local police

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Swifts - A vets guide on dealing with Swifts.

Re the vets leaflet. In the distant past i have made up a leaflet to hand in to our local police

Mar 28

Mar 27

2025 Hertfordshire Swift Nest Survey

Dear all, It is finally time to share a short summary of the results of our nest survey from last

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2025 Hertfordshire Swift Nest Survey

Dear all, It is finally time to share a short summary of the results of our nest survey from last

Mar 27

Edward Mayer, Alistair3

Mar 27

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

As Edward says its a whole range of factors that have caused the dramatic wildlife decline. Old trees

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

As Edward says its a whole range of factors that have caused the dramatic wildlife decline. Old trees

Mar 27

Hannah Bourne-Taylor

Mar 26

swifts in and around Birmingham / west midlands

Hi everyone, If you know of swift colonies or even houses with swifts in and around Birmingham or the

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swifts in and around Birmingham / west midlands

Hi everyone, If you know of swift colonies or even houses with swifts in and around Birmingham or the

Mar 26

Graham Knight, … Nick Bentham-Green11

Mar 26

Largest Swift colonies on a single building?

Graham, There is a significant swift roost site (circa 40 + nests) on the eastern side of Plymouth

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Largest Swift colonies on a single building?

Graham, There is a significant swift roost site (circa 40 + nests) on the eastern side of Plymouth

Mar 26

Mar 26

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 7 updates in 4 topics

Thank you Alistair from Devon Wildlife Trust really comprehensive and useful webinar on funding

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 7 updates in 4 topics

Thank you Alistair from Devon Wildlife Trust really comprehensive and useful webinar on funding

Mar 26

Mashamshire Swifts

Mar 25

Swift Boxes on English Heritage Buildings

Does anyone have experience of working with English Heritage to get swift boxes onto one of the

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Swift Boxes on English Heritage Buildings

Does anyone have experience of working with English Heritage to get swift boxes onto one of the

Mar 25

Mar 25

Funding opportunities not just Devon though

Hi there Don't know if this link is of nay use to people its not just Devon…. https://www.

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Funding opportunities not just Devon though

Hi there Don't know if this link is of nay use to people its not just Devon…. https://www.

Mar 25

Justin Anderson, … canterburyswifts3

Mar 24

South Bristol Swifts - summer survey results 2025

Hi Justin I'm really impressed by your first swift survey and the rigorous approach adopted in

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South Bristol Swifts - summer survey results 2025

Hi Justin I'm really impressed by your first swift survey and the rigorous approach adopted in

Mar 24

Mike Priaulx, … Laurinda Luffman4

Mar 24

best advice to give to home owners?

Fantastic work, Louise!! From: swiftsloc...@googlegroups.com <swiftslocalnetwork@

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best advice to give to home owners?

Fantastic work, Louise!! From: swiftsloc...@googlegroups.com <swiftslocalnetwork@

Mar 24

Banstead Swifts

Mar 24

Swift nest at risk/and of predation

Dear all Please can you give me your opinion on whether you think swifts will be able to enter this

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Swift nest at risk/and of predation

Dear all Please can you give me your opinion on whether you think swifts will be able to enter this

Mar 24

Mar 21

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 5 updates in 3 topics

Hi Ian, How about obscuring the activation light on the cameras with black paint or nail varnish or a

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 5 updates in 3 topics

Hi Ian, How about obscuring the activation light on the cameras with black paint or nail varnish or a

Mar 21

Ian Donovan, … richardreed.tech3

Mar 21

Nest Brick Cameras for Swift Bricks

I have several Blink Mini cameras, the activation or 'Status' LED can be switched permanently

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Nest Brick Cameras for Swift Bricks

I have several Blink Mini cameras, the activation or 'Status' LED can be switched permanently

Mar 21

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