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

What a nice reply! What a change from the usual tosh! You must vote for him! On 10/7/2025 7:58 AM,

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

What a nice reply! What a change from the usual tosh! You must vote for him! On 10/7/2025 7:58 AM,

3:18 AM

Rowena Quantrill

Oct 6

Bradford on Avon Swift group decided to have a paper petition on Swift bricks on our various stalls

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Bradford on Avon Swift group decided to have a paper petition on Swift bricks on our various stalls

Oct 6

Paul Dubery, … Graham Knight12

Oct 5

Building Research Establishment

Hello all Does anyone have a contact at Sage Homes? I am told that they have a number of properties

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Building Research Establishment

Hello all Does anyone have a contact at Sage Homes? I am told that they have a number of properties

Oct 5

DD Muir, Banstead Swifts2

Oct 5

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

Housing Associations Hello Alistair, Louise, all We have been working with Raven Housing Trust in

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

Housing Associations Hello Alistair, Louise, all We have been working with Raven Housing Trust in

Oct 5

Oct 4

The Autumn edition of the RSPB magazine....

has a lot about Swifts in it! A very good thing to see! All the best, Edward

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The Autumn edition of the RSPB magazine....

has a lot about Swifts in it! A very good thing to see! All the best, Edward

Oct 4

Mike Priaulx, … Dick Newell16

Oct 3

Fwd: The Senedd will debate “Legislate to ensure swift bricks are installed in all new buildings in Wales.” | Bydd y Senedd yn trafod “Deddfu i sicrhau bod briciau gwenoliaid duon yn cael eu gosod ym mhob adeilad newydd yng Nghymru”

It is quite remarkable the level of cluelessness exhibited by some of those in power. Dick On Fri, 3

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Fwd: The Senedd will debate “Legislate to ensure swift bricks are installed in all new buildings in Wales.” | Bydd y Senedd yn trafod “Deddfu i sicrhau bod briciau gwenoliaid duon yn cael eu gosod ym mhob adeilad newydd yng Nghymru”

It is quite remarkable the level of cluelessness exhibited by some of those in power. Dick On Fri, 3

Oct 3

Oct 3

Emailing ecologists - template for correspondence.

Hi all, Here is a reminder of the templates for contacting ecologists that I mentioned earlier, which

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Emailing ecologists - template for correspondence.

Hi all, Here is a reminder of the templates for contacting ecologists that I mentioned earlier, which

Oct 3

Edward Mayer, Cally Smith Huntly & District Swift Group2

Oct 3

Swifts at the Natural History Museum in La Chaud de Fonds, Switzerland

Hi Edward This is exactly what i needed to hear!! I asked the SLN folk this question because the

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Swifts at the Natural History Museum in La Chaud de Fonds, Switzerland

Hi Edward This is exactly what i needed to hear!! I asked the SLN folk this question because the

Oct 3

Cally Smith Huntly & District Swift Group, … Louise at Bolton and Bury Swifts7

Oct 3

Swift Nest box thoughts pls!

Hi Mike, Thank you. That would be great if you could contact them. Best Wishes Louise Bolton and Bury

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Swift Nest box thoughts pls!

Hi Mike, Thank you. That would be great if you could contact them. Best Wishes Louise Bolton and Bury

Oct 3

Cally Smith Huntly & District Swift Group, Dick Newell3

Oct 2

Case studies and thoughts please

Thanks Dick yes there are occasions but although i won't lie to them this isn't going to help

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Case studies and thoughts please

Thanks Dick yes there are occasions but although i won't lie to them this isn't going to help

Oct 2

Oct 2

Hi all You can read our latest blog about Swifts at Idsworth Church here https://www.hampshireswifts.

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Hi all You can read our latest blog about Swifts at Idsworth Church here https://www.hampshireswifts.

Oct 2

Edward Mayer, … Machynlleth & District Swift Group3

Oct 2

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

Hi Edward, Are the swift boxes from Ireland the 'Genesis' make? We have put a double

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

Hi Edward, Are the swift boxes from Ireland the 'Genesis' make? We have put a double

Oct 2

Edward Mayer, … Cally Smith Huntly & District Swift Group3

Oct 1

Swifts on the BBC!!!

Excellent work Edward!! The boxes look great and how many are there installed? I bet this DID take

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Swifts on the BBC!!!

Excellent work Edward!! The boxes look great and how many are there installed? I bet this DID take

Oct 1

emma....@icloud.com, … steveklikr5

Oct 1

Swift photos please!

Thanks Julie Steve Steve Holroyd Sent from my phone -------- Original message -------- From:

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Swift photos please!

Thanks Julie Steve Steve Holroyd Sent from my phone -------- Original message -------- From:

Oct 1

Catharine Gale, … jackylawrence315

Oct 1

Setting up a community project to help swifts - your advice and expertise needed

Has anyone come across a 'guide to setting up a swift action community group'? Our South

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Setting up a community project to help swifts - your advice and expertise needed

Has anyone come across a 'guide to setting up a swift action community group'? Our South

Oct 1

Hannah Bourne-Taylor, … Cally Smith Huntly & District Swift Group5

Sep 30

leaflets for scaffolders/builders

Hi Ian Can i ask you what are your thoughts/or to explain your sentence 'police authorities are

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leaflets for scaffolders/builders

Hi Ian Can i ask you what are your thoughts/or to explain your sentence 'police authorities are

Sep 30

Edward Mayer, Mike Priaulx2

Sep 30

IMPORTANT! Give your views on the new nature strategy for London

Hi all, This London LNRS (Local Nature Recovery Strategy) is one allocated to me for the Swifts &

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IMPORTANT! Give your views on the new nature strategy for London

Hi all, This London LNRS (Local Nature Recovery Strategy) is one allocated to me for the Swifts &

Sep 30

Sep 30

Booking Opens for the 8th International Swift Conference 2026 - make sure of your place!

*Hello everyone interested in Swifts! * *Please use the link below to find out all about this

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Booking Opens for the 8th International Swift Conference 2026 - make sure of your place!

*Hello everyone interested in Swifts! * *Please use the link below to find out all about this

Sep 30

Sep 30

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 4 updates in 3 topics

Hi Cally, I don't like the door fastening at all. It looks like it could loosen with time, drop,

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 4 updates in 3 topics

Hi Cally, I don't like the door fastening at all. It looks like it could loosen with time, drop,

Sep 30

Louise at Bolton and Bury Swifts

Sep 30

Registration Open for 8th International Swift Conference in Mayo, Ireland. 27-29 May, 2026.

To all members of the SLN. From Lynda Huxley, Swift Conservation Ireland. Dear Friends of the Swifts,

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Registration Open for 8th International Swift Conference in Mayo, Ireland. 27-29 May, 2026.

To all members of the SLN. From Lynda Huxley, Swift Conservation Ireland. Dear Friends of the Swifts,

Sep 30

Sep 29

Charles Foster writing in the Times Literary Supplement on migration

Hello Swifties! You may well recall Charles Foster who spoke at the Cambridge Swift conference? He

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Charles Foster writing in the Times Literary Supplement on migration

Hello Swifties! You may well recall Charles Foster who spoke at the Cambridge Swift conference? He

Sep 29

Edward Mayer, … Cally Smith Huntly & District Swift Group3

Sep 28

The Shalford Swift Tower

Its a lovely looking tower but how much did it cost i wonder?! Also who is paying for the other 6.

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The Shalford Swift Tower

Its a lovely looking tower but how much did it cost i wonder?! Also who is paying for the other 6.

Sep 28

Brian Weller, T Davies2

Sep 28

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

Save Wolverton's Swifts and Martins https://share.google/LzCnFc0YDvfFEuzJ5 On Sunday, 28

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

Save Wolverton's Swifts and Martins https://share.google/LzCnFc0YDvfFEuzJ5 On Sunday, 28

Sep 28

Edward Mayer, T Davies2

Sep 28

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - Swifts Show on BBC London

Looking forward to the video! Here is a BBC news article about it all meanwhile: https://www.bbc.co.

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - Swifts Show on BBC London

Looking forward to the video! Here is a BBC news article about it all meanwhile: https://www.bbc.co.

Sep 28

Sep 28

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - Barry Bay Swift Tower

Hi Gill, Thanks! Peak Boxes have a Swift tower in their catalogue, a basic but very well-priced one

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - Barry Bay Swift Tower

Hi Gill, Thanks! Peak Boxes have a Swift tower in their catalogue, a basic but very well-priced one

Sep 28

Lorna Mikhelson, … steveklikr3

Sep 25

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

What a great report! Steve Holroyd Sent from my phone -------- Original message -------- From: Graham

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

What a great report! Steve Holroyd Sent from my phone -------- Original message -------- From: Graham

Sep 25

Andy Bullen, canterburyswifts2

Sep 25

Results from this year's droppings and bolus samples

Thanks for sharing, fascinating! A great slide to add to a presentation along with my photo of a

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Results from this year's droppings and bolus samples

Thanks for sharing, fascinating! A great slide to add to a presentation along with my photo of a

Sep 25

Sep 24

Fwd: Final Call: LNRS Public Consultation closes 25th September

Maybe useful? -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Final Call: LNRS Public Consultation

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Fwd: Final Call: LNRS Public Consultation closes 25th September

Maybe useful? -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Final Call: LNRS Public Consultation

Sep 24

Annie G, … Barbara Anglezarke4

Sep 23

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

Barbara Anglezarke reacted to your message: From: swiftsloc...@googlegroups.com <

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

Barbara Anglezarke reacted to your message: From: swiftsloc...@googlegroups.com <

Sep 23

Sep 19

Do you have a Swift Nest Box Project coming up?

Hello! I have four new nest boxes left over from this year's projects. If you have a guaranteed

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Do you have a Swift Nest Box Project coming up?

Hello! I have four new nest boxes left over from this year's projects. If you have a guaranteed

Sep 19

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