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Calling all swifts
How we are using calls to attract swifts at our Cambourne office
Nightjar
The easiest way to find out if the nocturnal and well-camouflaged nightjar is about is to listen out for its distinctive 'churring' call at dusk. A summer visitor, it is most numerous in…
Help our swifts
Swallow
Look out for the swallow performing great aerial feats as it catches its insect-prey on the wing. You may also see it perching on a wire, or roosting in a reedbed, as it makes its way back to…
Identifying species
Swift
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.
New homes for swifts in Little Paxton
Now's a great time to put up nestboxes before our swifts return in April/May. Sophie has been inspired by National Nestbox Week and done just that - and it really is pretty straightforward!…
Adopt A Species
Help our swifts – join our survey
We would like you to let us know where swifts are nesting in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire