If you’re fortunate enough to have a Swift colony near where you live, now is an ideal time to take an evening walk around your neighbourhood and log any low-flying parties of Swifts or evidence of nest sites on BirdTrack. Please include as much detail as possible on behaviour and location, ideally including an address and a six-figure grid reference.

Also, remember the SOS can offer advice on Swift conservation so if you have any ideas to discuss, or need tips of founding a local Swift group, please get in touch via swifts@sos.org.uk.

David Campbell
SOS Swift Champion