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becky, Neil Whitaker3

11:20 AM

Housing Association leaflet / advice

To add.... I have forwarded your attachment to our area housing manager at our HA. Thankyou. Yahoo

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Housing Association leaflet / advice

To add.... I have forwarded your attachment to our area housing manager at our HA. Thankyou. Yahoo

11:20 AM

10:46 AM

World Swift Day – Did you all see this????? Wow!!!!

www.worldswiftday.org World Swift Day – World Swift Day 🔗 https://www.worldswiftday.org/world-swift-

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World Swift Day – Did you all see this????? Wow!!!!

www.worldswiftday.org World Swift Day – World Swift Day 🔗 https://www.worldswiftday.org/world-swift-

10:46 AM

Jun 11

UK SAW 2026 Update No. 7 at 11 June - we're getting there!

Hi yet again Many thanks again to everyone who has now registered one or more events for UK SAW2026.

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UK SAW 2026 Update No. 7 at 11 June - we're getting there!

Hi yet again Many thanks again to everyone who has now registered one or more events for UK SAW2026.

Jun 11

Ros Taylor - Kendal Swifts, … Paul Stevens6

Jun 11

Swifts and House Martins

That's very interesting, abd we shall be looking out for it. There seem to be more house martins

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Swifts and House Martins

That's very interesting, abd we shall be looking out for it. There seem to be more house martins

Jun 11

Jun 11

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 9 updates in 4 topics

Re house martins in eaves - I spotted a nest in our small town this week that is on the wall plate

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 9 updates in 4 topics

Re house martins in eaves - I spotted a nest in our small town this week that is on the wall plate

Jun 11

Banstead Swifts, … Alistair9

Jun 10

Formal complaint to IPCO and Surrey Police regarding Nest 1. Pound Road Colony, Banstead, 12 May.

I agree with Lousie and it is a stressful activity David against Goliath… I have just been listening

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Formal complaint to IPCO and Surrey Police regarding Nest 1. Pound Road Colony, Banstead, 12 May.

I agree with Lousie and it is a stressful activity David against Goliath… I have just been listening

Jun 10

John Denis Le Seve, Heidi Collishaw2

Jun 10

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 8 updates in 4 topics

That's great news John. Well done for securing this outcome, and do please pass on my/our thanks

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 8 updates in 4 topics

That's great news John. Well done for securing this outcome, and do please pass on my/our thanks

Jun 10

Carol Collins, … Tim Huckvale34

Jun 10

Crataerina - a problem?

People may be interested in a video from one of my nest boxes: a swift that took up residence on 25th

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Crataerina - a problem?

People may be interested in a video from one of my nest boxes: a swift that took up residence on 25th

Jun 10

Edward Mayer, … Hythe Scream3

Jun 9

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 9 updates in 1 topic

Thanks for that Edward, I'll add that to the research plan. On Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at 10:59:10

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 9 updates in 1 topic

Thanks for that Edward, I'll add that to the research plan. On Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at 10:59:10

Jun 9

Jun 9

UK SAW Update No. 6 at 9th June

Hi again Many thanks to everyone who has now registered one or more events for UK SAW2026. With just

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UK SAW Update No. 6 at 9th June

Hi again Many thanks to everyone who has now registered one or more events for UK SAW2026. With just

Jun 9

Helen Lucy, … nehswifts6

Jun 7

I was also in Ely on Thursday. I only saw one swift because of the weather but found 5 x 3 swift

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I was also in Ely on Thursday. I only saw one swift because of the weather but found 5 x 3 swift

Jun 7

Banstead Swifts

Jun 6

Media Coverage Roundup on The Swifts of Dorking and Regent House

Media roundup: updated 7/6/26 https://www.endsreport.com/article/1960494/surrey-police-confirm-probe-

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Media Coverage Roundup on The Swifts of Dorking and Regent House

Media roundup: updated 7/6/26 https://www.endsreport.com/article/1960494/surrey-police-confirm-probe-

Jun 6

Banstead Swifts, … Tiscali3

Jun 6

Protect The Wild Launch Dorking Campaign

Emailed and shared on Facebook Sharon Somerset Sent from my iPad On 6 Jun 2026, at 07:53, Banstead

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Protect The Wild Launch Dorking Campaign

Emailed and shared on Facebook Sharon Somerset Sent from my iPad On 6 Jun 2026, at 07:53, Banstead

Jun 6

johnl...@hotmail.co.uk, Mike Priaulx2

Jun 5

Renovation work at St Peters Hospital, Maldon. Essex which has 5 nesting swifts.

Hi John, This has posted to the SLN Google group - you can definitely ask for advice here. It sounds

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Renovation work at St Peters Hospital, Maldon. Essex which has 5 nesting swifts.

Hi John, This has posted to the SLN Google group - you can definitely ask for advice here. It sounds

Jun 5

jere...@btinternet.com, Helen Lucy2

Jun 4

Help with request for a risk assessment

Hi Jeremy, when I've had to do risk assessments recently, I've just asked chat gbt to write

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Help with request for a risk assessment

Hi Jeremy, when I've had to do risk assessments recently, I've just asked chat gbt to write

Jun 4

Jun 4

It’s made the BBC news

Swifts 'displaced' after Dorking demolition, campaigners say bbc.co.uk Sent from my iPhone

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It’s made the BBC news

Swifts 'displaced' after Dorking demolition, campaigners say bbc.co.uk Sent from my iPhone

Jun 4

Jun 4

Fwd: 3 days to go until Great Big Green Week!

MAYBE OF INTEREST? -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: 3 days to go until Great Big Green

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Fwd: 3 days to go until Great Big Green Week!

MAYBE OF INTEREST? -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: 3 days to go until Great Big Green

Jun 4

hythescream, … Tony Croft7

Jun 3

Nest Defence Calls

Whoopee! Tonight one pair have gone into a box together in the midst of a rain storm! They haven'

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Nest Defence Calls

Whoopee! Tonight one pair have gone into a box together in the midst of a rain storm! They haven'

Jun 3

Julie Cowley, … Louise at Bolton and Bury Swifts4

Jun 3

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

Hi Neil, If you think the local Housing Association are no longer listening to you, perhaps striking

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

Hi Neil, If you think the local Housing Association are no longer listening to you, perhaps striking

Jun 3

Helen Harwood, … Edward Mayer5

Jun 3

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

Sorry, no idea! Do they work OK? On 03-Jun-26 7:58 AM, swiftsloc...@googlegroups.com wrote:

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

Sorry, no idea! Do they work OK? On 03-Jun-26 7:58 AM, swiftsloc...@googlegroups.com wrote:

Jun 3

Banstead Swifts, … Alistair3

Jun 3

Guardian Article Swifts of Dorking Wildlife Crime

I've informed Natural England too of the crime…. This is an automated message, please do not

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Guardian Article Swifts of Dorking Wildlife Crime

I've informed Natural England too of the crime…. This is an automated message, please do not

Jun 3

Edward Mayer, … Banstead Swifts3

Jun 3

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 5 updates in 4 topics

RE: National Wildlife Crime Unit and sources to report wildlife crime Hello Julie Unfortunately the

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 5 updates in 4 topics

RE: National Wildlife Crime Unit and sources to report wildlife crime Hello Julie Unfortunately the

Jun 3

Peta, Tony Croft2

Jun 2

Hi Peta Sadly I'm in late stage Heartfailure and not able to organise anything in Hathern this

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Hi Peta Sadly I'm in late stage Heartfailure and not able to organise anything in Hathern this

Jun 2

Jun 2

UK SAW 2026 Update No. 5 at 1st June

Hi again, Following Peta's email yesterday, there are now just 44 SAW events on the national list

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UK SAW 2026 Update No. 5 at 1st June

Hi again, Following Peta's email yesterday, there are now just 44 SAW events on the national list

Jun 2

Julie Cowley, Laurinda Luffman2

Jun 1

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

Hi Julie I think that's fair. The RSPB's Malcolm Burgess is about to publish the results of a

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

Hi Julie I think that's fair. The RSPB's Malcolm Burgess is about to publish the results of a

Jun 1

Amanda Randall, … Alistair8

May 31

Iroko hardwood / African Teak

Thank you, Ron. That's a good suggestion. I will need to discuss this with the Parish council as

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Iroko hardwood / African Teak

Thank you, Ron. That's a good suggestion. I will need to discuss this with the Parish council as

May 31

Banstead Swifts, … Graham Knight13

May 31

Fwd: Wildlife Crime at Regent House, Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TH

Thanks Graham, I have added it to my list! I On Sun, 31 May 2026, 10:13 Graham Knight, <gpk593@

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Fwd: Wildlife Crime at Regent House, Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TH

Thanks Graham, I have added it to my list! I On Sun, 31 May 2026, 10:13 Graham Knight, <gpk593@

May 31

Banstead Swifts

May 31

Press Release: Destruction of Swift Colony in Surrey Sparks National Wildlife Crime Concerns

The Swifts of Dorking Embargoed till 7am, Monday 1st June 2026

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Press Release: Destruction of Swift Colony in Surrey Sparks National Wildlife Crime Concerns

The Swifts of Dorking Embargoed till 7am, Monday 1st June 2026

May 31

May 31

Fwd: An update on Ensure wildlife crime against building-dependent species is prosecuted

Not sure if this will work but please consider adding your names to tho very relevant petition? Best

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Fwd: An update on Ensure wildlife crime against building-dependent species is prosecuted

Not sure if this will work but please consider adding your names to tho very relevant petition? Best

May 31

Julie Cowley, Edward Mayer2

May 31

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 18 updates in 6 topics

One needs to be careful exactly which swift calls are used. In general only nest defence calls work

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 18 updates in 6 topics

One needs to be careful exactly which swift calls are used. In general only nest defence calls work

May 31

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