Thank you to Paul Wren for permission to publish the following article.
It’s fair to say Swifts numbers have plummeted, a 53% decline between 1995 and 2016.
Lack of or loss of nest sites is a large factor in this.
Putting up nest boxes or retro fitting S Bricks is an easy way to help them.
Birds returning in early May will return to previous nest sites, however younger birds returning later in May and right through July can be attracted to the sites you provide.
Delivery of new Swift boxes
Adding a timer allows for flexibility.
There are two main sites that will give you all the information you need. https://swift-conservation.org/
'Screaming parties of Swifts for me are the sound of summer. A bird worth trying to help ?
I certainly believe so.'
Paul Wren.
How to get involved.
Oxford City Swift Survey Volunteers
Help reverse the serious decline in Swift numbers. Oxford Swift City Group is recruiting volunteers to survey swift nest sites in Oxford City this summer. Just one hour twice a month during May, June and July. Training will be provided.
If interested contact: OxfordSwiftCity@rspb.org.uk
Many thanks,
Colm Ó Caomhánaigh
Joint Coordinator, Oxford Swift City Group.
Maybe this initiative could be widened to include groups throughout Oxfordshire? (PC).
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