Join Cathy our Conservation Adviser and explore how, with the help of Save Our Suffolk Swifts, we are working towards boosting the population of this impressive and iconic migrator.
April was the month when most of the birds arrived from Africa. Now May is the month for attracting a mate and settling down to raise a family.
Swifts spend most of their lives flying – even sleeping, eating and drinking – only ever landing to nest. They like to nest in older buildings in small holes in roof spaces.
Save Our Suffolk Swifts project partnership were delighted to be awarded Volunteer of the Year Award for their outstanding efforts to help swifts across Suffolk.
Conserving swifts is an all-round community effort, everyone can have a role in bringing back and protecting nature across Suffolk and we need your help in ensuring swifts are protected!
A set of speakers playing swift calls will help attract new residents to 16 nesting boxes that have recently been installed on Essex & Suffolk Water’s Southwold water tower.
With the arrival of swifts into Suffolk possibly at the end of April and certainly at the beginning of May, there is a little time for you to do three key things that will help swifts thrive.…
Swift expert Sarah Gibson explores the early life of these brilliant birds.
Swifts like to leave their nests by dropping into the air from the entrance. This is why they often choose to set up camp in the eaves of buildings. If you have a wall that's at least five…
The Wildlife Trusts & RHS call on gardeners to help swifts, swallows, and martins
