16/05/2026
World without bird song would be a sad place great move.
Also more hedges .
Scotland has passed a law mandating the inclusion of “swift bricks” in all new buildings to create nesting spaces for urban birds. 🐦
These hollow blocks are integrated into the sides of buildings. They are cost-effective and help restore habitats lost due to renovations and modern insulation systems. The measure aims to halt the sharp decline of swifts, whose population has plummeted by nearly 60% since 1995. ⚠️
The regulation will also benefit other urban birds, such as sparrows and starlings, and will come into force following a 12-month technical consultation process.
It is a small change in construction that could have a major impact on urban biodiversity.
