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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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Hannah Bourne-Taylor, Tony Croft2

Apr 26

Good news re Network Rail

👍 Best Regards Tony On Sat, 25 Apr 2026, 08:55 Hannah Bourne-Taylor, <hannahbou...@gmail.com

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Good news re Network Rail

👍 Best Regards Tony On Sat, 25 Apr 2026, 08:55 Hannah Bourne-Taylor, <hannahbou...@gmail.com

Apr 26

Apr 26

Church installations for swifts....and bats.

Hi, This may have been covered previously, so apologies if it's a repeat. I've been contacted

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Church installations for swifts....and bats.

Hi, This may have been covered previously, so apologies if it's a repeat. I've been contacted

Apr 26

Jerry Pride - Oxfordshire, … Andy Bullen5

Apr 26

The 'other' Taylor Swift

Thank you! Andy On Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 08:59, Bristol Swifts <bristo...@gmail.com> wrote:

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The 'other' Taylor Swift

Thank you! Andy On Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 08:59, Bristol Swifts <bristo...@gmail.com> wrote:

Apr 26

Julie Cowley, Neil Whitaker2

Apr 26

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

A great watch and shared to our small group in Cambridgeshire, Hemingford Swifts. Keep up the

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

A great watch and shared to our small group in Cambridgeshire, Hemingford Swifts. Keep up the

Apr 26

Banstead Swifts

Apr 25

Banstead, Surrey Swift arrival

2 swifts arrived thismorning at 10.16am whilst we were nest box fitting in the next road up. They

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Banstead, Surrey Swift arrival

2 swifts arrived thismorning at 10.16am whilst we were nest box fitting in the next road up. They

Apr 25

Banstead Swifts, … Alistair3

Apr 25

Church Buildings

Hello As a bell ringer my advice would be to approach the bell tower captain of the church you are

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Church Buildings

Hello As a bell ringer my advice would be to approach the bell tower captain of the church you are

Apr 25

Edward Mayer, … Louise at Bolton and Bury Swifts4

Apr 24

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

and another this morning, dashing out of our eaves!!! On Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:04:55 PM UTC+

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

and another this morning, dashing out of our eaves!!! On Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:04:55 PM UTC+

Apr 24

Clair Amos, … Bristol Swifts4

Apr 23

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

Hi Jo Welcome to the group. I'm sorry to hear that you have had trouble contacting me, please

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

Hi Jo Welcome to the group. I'm sorry to hear that you have had trouble contacting me, please

Apr 23

Apr 22

Swifts back in Cardiff

Have just had 6 swifts calling over my house - and they're hanging around. I've never seen

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Swifts back in Cardiff

Have just had 6 swifts calling over my house - and they're hanging around. I've never seen

Apr 22

Apr 22

Breeding Bird Survey 2025 report

Hi all, The Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) 2025 report by BTO/ JNCC/ RSPB has recently been published.

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Breeding Bird Survey 2025 report

Hi all, The Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) 2025 report by BTO/ JNCC/ RSPB has recently been published.

Apr 22

Apr 21

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

Here in Burton in Kendal we installed swift boxes in the church tower last year. After the swifts had

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

Here in Burton in Kendal we installed swift boxes in the church tower last year. After the swifts had

Apr 21

Hannah Bourne-Taylor, … Cally Smith10

Apr 21

urgent call for network rail to unblock nests

Great stuff Mike and everyone pushing for this. Cally Cally Smith Founder of NES Swifts (formerly

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urgent call for network rail to unblock nests

Great stuff Mike and everyone pushing for this. Cally Cally Smith Founder of NES Swifts (formerly

Apr 21

rowena.q...@btinternet.com, Nick Bentham-Green2

Apr 20

Our first swift seen yesterday, that's 2 days earlier than '25. Nick SE Cornwall Sent from

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Our first swift seen yesterday, that's 2 days earlier than '25. Nick SE Cornwall Sent from

Apr 20

Lorna Mikhelson, Heidi Collishaw2

Apr 19

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

Swallows are back here in North Yorks too, rather earlier than I expected as it's still quite

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

Swallows are back here in North Yorks too, rather earlier than I expected as it's still quite

Apr 19

Apr 19

First swift back Kingsteignton church 18 April

first swift back last night 18 April at Kingsteignton church nest boxes 9 days earlier than last year

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First swift back Kingsteignton church 18 April

first swift back last night 18 April at Kingsteignton church nest boxes 9 days earlier than last year

Apr 19

Halesworth Swifts

Apr 19

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Apr 19

Halesworth Swifts

Apr 18

Re:badge of honour or perhaps tile of honour

Here are our two handmade tiles. Made by Smoke and Fire tilemakers in Darsham near Halesworth http://

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Re:badge of honour or perhaps tile of honour

Here are our two handmade tiles. Made by Smoke and Fire tilemakers in Darsham near Halesworth http://

Apr 18

Apr 18

Standard planning condition

Hi all, We have slightly updated the standard planning condition which is available in the SLN

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Standard planning condition

Hi all, We have slightly updated the standard planning condition which is available in the SLN

Apr 18

Hannah Bourne-Taylor, … Helen Lucy3

Apr 18

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 8 updates in 2 topics

Hi Monica, this is exactly the sort of thing we're talking about, and £15 sounds extremely

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 8 updates in 2 topics

Hi Monica, this is exactly the sort of thing we're talking about, and £15 sounds extremely

Apr 18

Mike Priaulx, Helen Lucy2

Apr 17

Swift and Swallow SOS group renamed

I know - I saw that and my heart sank! On Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:30, 'Mike Priaulx' via

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Swift and Swallow SOS group renamed

I know - I saw that and my heart sank! On Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:30, 'Mike Priaulx' via

Apr 17

Hannah Bourne-Taylor

Apr 17

The telegraph article

Hi everyone, In case you haven't seen, here is a link to the full telegraph article: https://

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The telegraph article

Hi everyone, In case you haven't seen, here is a link to the full telegraph article: https://

Apr 17

vanessa kane, … Mike Priaulx3

Apr 16

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 10 updates in 4 topics

Hello Vanessa, Regarding call system times, personally I say minimum 7:30-9:00 in both the morning

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 10 updates in 4 topics

Hello Vanessa, Regarding call system times, personally I say minimum 7:30-9:00 in both the morning

Apr 16

helensshelfordhistory, … Carol Collins6

Apr 16

Thanks Zoe and Carol, I will keep observing, see if I can reach any conclusions! Helen On Tue, Apr 14

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Thanks Zoe and Carol, I will keep observing, see if I can reach any conclusions! Helen On Tue, Apr 14

Apr 16

Andrew Turney, Laurinda Luffman2

Apr 14

Badge of Honour in pride of place in D&G

This plaque is beautiful! It would be amazing if we could find a manufacturer to come up with a blue

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Badge of Honour in pride of place in D&G

This plaque is beautiful! It would be amazing if we could find a manufacturer to come up with a blue

Apr 14

Helen Lucy, … Carol Collins9

Apr 14

Badge of Honour

There is a lovely pottery in Chepstow (The Workshop Gallery) where they specialise in producing the

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Badge of Honour

There is a lovely pottery in Chepstow (The Workshop Gallery) where they specialise in producing the

Apr 14

Banstead Swifts

Apr 13

Surrey CC. Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Final.

Hi You may be interested to know that the final version is out. Swifts are included (as are other

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Surrey CC. Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Final.

Hi You may be interested to know that the final version is out. Swifts are included (as are other

Apr 13

bar...@virtuallyhome.co.uk, … Mike Priaulx3

Apr 12

West Berkshire Council.....

Hi Camilla/ all, I'm probably stating the obvious but for anyone who hasn't read the article

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West Berkshire Council.....

Hi Camilla/ all, I'm probably stating the obvious but for anyone who hasn't read the article

Apr 12

Edward Mayer, Dick Newell2

Apr 11

Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 16 updates in 8 topics

I have had plywood boxes on my house for about 24 years now, and they are still in good shape. I used

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Re: [SLN] Digest for swiftslocalnetwork@googlegroups.com - 16 updates in 8 topics

I have had plywood boxes on my house for about 24 years now, and they are still in good shape. I used

Apr 11

Hannah Bourne-Taylor

Apr 11

Guardian article about blocked swift nests

Hi, For anyone who hasn't seen this article from Friday: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/

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Guardian article about blocked swift nests

Hi, For anyone who hasn't seen this article from Friday: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/

Apr 11

bar...@virtuallyhome.co.uk

Apr 10

FW: Public exec - Swift nest sites at Chapel Milton viaduct [Incident: 260410-000326]

Reply received: From: Network Rail <comms_...@mailln.custhelp.com> Sent: 10 April 2026 13:

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FW: Public exec - Swift nest sites at Chapel Milton viaduct [Incident: 260410-000326]

Reply received: From: Network Rail <comms_...@mailln.custhelp.com> Sent: 10 April 2026 13:

Apr 10

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