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Our project, being run in partnership with Derbyshire Ornithological Society, is aiming to help stop the decline in swift numbers.
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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.
Swift Awareness Week a soaring success!
The first ever UK Swift Awareness Week, held in June (16-23rd) had over 90 events running across the country, all designed to raise the profile of the Swifts. Swifts, although still widespread,…
To mow or not to mow? Creative and cost saving solutions to our wildflower shortage
This time of the year is special because it’s when our wildflower meadows explode in a riot of colour, providing carpets of cowslips, buttercups and orchids.
Swiftly Does It
Swift Awareness Week takes place this coming week (23rd - 29th June) with six events in the county. Nick Brown, who runs the Derbyshire Swift Project, explains why this bird is in trouble and…
Wilder Derbyshire Event
Join us for our Wilder Derbyshire event followed by our AGM.
Living our Values
We haven’t let the past year stop our focus on our people and culture! At Derbyshire Wildlife Trust we are striving for an inclusive workplace, where our staff feel trusted and valued to deliver…
Carsington Water sighting by Jacky Swift
Swifts flying around Millfield's car park at Carsington Water.
How to build a swift box
Swifts like to leave their nests by dropping into the air from the entrance. This is why they often choose to set up camp in the eaves of buildings. If you have a wall that's at least five…
Swift action taken for endangered birds
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and Derbyshire Swift Conservation (DSC) are hosting a series of evening swift watching walks to raise awareness for one of the UK's most endangered birds during…
Celebrating Swift Awareness Week
Swift expert Sarah Gibson explores the early life of these brilliant birds.