Nestworks

06/06/2026

https://northernrustic.blogspot.com/2026/05/half-marathon-for-leeds-swifts-help.html

Alright folks, I need your help. I've decided to run the East Yorkshire Half-marathon, to raise funds for the wonderful people at Leeds Sw...

14/05/2026

8 Swift nests and a caller fitted in Gringley on the Hill church tower, with thanks to Katie - who got married in the church!

11/05/2026

https://cwjoneschris.substack.com/p/swift-diaries-a89?utm_source=substack&publication_id=3065457&post_id=195980286&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&utm_campaign=email-share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&r=p1lvo&triedRedirect=true

The Bricky Air

08/05/2026

https://www.sheffdocfest.com/composition/wild-futures-mini-lantern-parade

Book Tickets To celebrate the Wild Futures programme, join us for a mini parade starting at Tudor Square. Join the giant orange tip butterfly lantern and her friend the crocodile to explore the Winter Gardens in a Mini Parade.Families are invited to bring their own animal lanterns and masks to take....

07/05/2026

It is safe to say our Roshni is hooked on Swifts!!! Keep up the good work lass

Roshni is on her way in to Buckingham Palace with a Special Swift i made in hand to talk to the King about Swifts and the wonderful work that her and Suzanne Pendleton and Swinton Brownies did to make a Swift Street in Swinton..

24/04/2026

If anyone needs any Griffon Vulture nests fitting, give me shout!!

I was at El Gastor in Spain, 2 days ago - 21st April 2026

27/03/2026

Fitted early last season, near Chesterfield! Swifts were interested in the 4 bricks,
But our lovely Sparrows had got in first.
The Sparrows have done a great job of furnishing the nests and making them homely!

Sadly, this year, we got in first!
Will the Sparrows rip out the bungs!
I'm waiting to hear what happens next!

19/03/2026

Today I went to Wirral on special request to fit s-bricks! (and I had a quick look at the seaside)
And some swift boxes in Frodsham on the way there!
On the way home, I got to fly the (Ozone) Swift over Mam Tor!
LOL (lots of lift)

10/03/2026

Photo dump warning
15 Swift nests fitted on newly built houses in a Derbyshire village, for Derbyshire Swift Conservation and also showcasing the new 3d printed Peak Boxes nests which happened to be a superb match with the sandstone and their grey rooves matching the limestone

02/03/2026

I had a few helpers on this one!

Nether Edge is the latest Sheffield neighbourhood to join the growing Swift Street movement!Watch this short film on our YouTube channel: A huge congratulations and heartfelt thank you to the wonde…