#57 Common Swift

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The Common Swift is in decline.

Jamie Wyver of the RSPB tells us how we can help this awesome little bird.

Also, as the RSPB celebrates its 130th Anniversary, Jamie tells us more about the conservation work that it does.

The Common Swift is in decline. Jamie Wyver of the RSPB tells us how we can help this awesome little bird. Also, as the RSPB celebrates its 130th Anniversary, Jamie tells us more about the conservation work that it does.

Show Notes

This Episode

Bird Described: Common Swift

Previous episodes mentioned:

Big Blind Walk: bit.ly/CasualBirder25

Jamie’s interview about the Big Garden Birdwatch: bit.ly/CasualBirder11

Suzy’s Garden 2019 List (as at 10th Feb 2019)

  • Blackbird

  • Redwing

  • Blue Tit

  • Chaffinch

  • Collared Dove

  • Dunnock

  • Great Tit

  • Greenfinch

  • House Sparrow

  • Magpie

  • Red-Legged Partridge

  • Robin

  • Starling

  • Wood Pigeon

  • Rook

  • Goldfinch

  • Sparrowhawk

Contributions

Kate from Strange Animals Podcast 

Links

Swift nest boxes:

https://shopping.rspb.org.uk/garden-bird-nest-boxes/rspb-swift-nest-box.html?ClickType=Image&ListType=&ListName=&Position=22

Swift FactSheet from the RSPB:

https://www.rspb.org.uk/globalassets/downloads/documents/conservation--sustainability/help-swifts/amazing-swift-facts.pdf

 

For in-depth information about Swifts, do also visit: https://www.swift-conservation.org/

Transcript

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