Swift survey

Swift numbers declined by around 20% between 1995 and 2005 - probably due to the loss of nest sites in old buildings and less friendly designs of new buildings.

Swifts are summer visitors to Wales, arriving from Africa in May and returning to the southern sun in August. Swifts pair for life, returning to the same breeding site year after year - this is why its so important to find out where they're nesting.

How you can help...

By getting involved in the swift survey and submitting swift records you can help contribute to safeguarding populations for the future.

We're co-ordinating survey work in Barry for the biodiversity parternship this year - each volunteer is being assigned a square to survey. But we also really need any information on where swifts are nesting - download the survey guidance and the survey form to get involved.

Swift survey guidance (pdf)...(72kb)

Swift survey form (pdf)... (22kb)

Find out more...

You can find out much more information and see pictures, videos of swifts and listen to their call on the RSPB website.

You can even download a swift finger puppet.