Swift Conservation Homepage

Keeping the skies alive!

Juvenile Swift photo © M. Martinsons

Swifts are with us just three months each Summer, bringing vital drama and excitement to our streets and skies.
These amazing birds have shared our buildings ever since the Romans came to Britain.
They still breed in our eaves and gables, but not for much longer, as modern and renovated buildings exclude them.
Unless we do something about it, Swifts will vanish from the UK.
Find out about Swifts, why they matter, and how you can help them thrive.

Click on the Swifts to see our Projects News Contents

Videos Leaflets Local help Swift Call CD's Swift First Aid

Architects & Builders
New Build? Click here to see cost-effective easily installed ready-made Swift nest places

Working with Swifts? Follow these rules
1. Leave existing nest places undisturbed
2. If re-roofing, make new nest access holes to match the
old ones exactly
3. New build - internal nest spaces are the best
4. If you cannot do "3 " above, fit external nest boxes

Need advice?
We provide support throughout the UK & Europe - we can design in Swift and other nestboxes into your plans - contact Swift Conservation

Seen a crime against wild birds?
Use this link to contact the RSPB's legal team

Want to participate?
Click to e-mail us - we will tell you what you can achieve

Our next talks:
13th June - RIBA seminar in Guildford 1.30 to 4.30 pm
26th July - Ferring Conservation Group 7.30 pm

Click on the Swift to e-mail us with enquiries about talks

Installing Swift Nest Boxes?
See our Shopping Page or...
Click on the Swift to download a DIY Swift nest box pattern

Swift Surveys - your help is needed
Add your sightings to the RSPB's Swift Survey, which is generating valuable information on Swift distribution - click on the logo to participate