
Often seen flying high overhead like a fast-flying dark crescent moon. Its wings are long and narrow, and it has a short, forked tail.
Find out more about these amazing aerial birds below.
From Saturday 28 June to Sunday 6 July 2025, you can join walks, talks and events with local Swift experts and enthusiasts to enjoy watching these extraordinary birds and find out more about them.
Swifts usually arrive in the UK from early May, enlivening our skies with their swooping, diving and exuberant cries. See our Swift migration video below to experience their long journey taken to reach our skies.
Sadly, these aerial masters are on the UK Red list due to their declining numbers here. The reasons behind this loss are complex, but there are two steps we can take to help: providing suitable nesting sites and ensuring that there are plenty of insects for them to feed on.
Have you got Swifts nesting near you? You can help by recording your sightings with the easy-to-use Swift Mapper web and app system. By helping build a picture of where Swifts are nesting, you can help Swift conservation groups target the right areas for installing nestboxes and taking action for colonies threatened by development. Follow this guide to Swift Mapper – it’s full of top tips on getting started using the app or web, along with Swift behaviours to look out for.
Swift Awareness Week events are run by independent local groups which make up the Swifts Local Network, and RSPB local groups. The details below are correct at the time of publication, but where possible please confirm with the organisers before attending.
Saturday 28 June:
- Eldwick, Bradford
BD16 3EQ, 1 - 4.30pm. A stall at the village gala with information, activities and Swift watching. Free.
Saturday 28 June:
- Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire
An event aimed at Environment Groups in South Cambridgeshire looking to establish a community Swift nest box project. 3pm to dusk at Bassingbourn Old School Community Centre, High Street, SG8 5LD. Talks by Peter Tiffin (Bassingbourn Swift Project), Iain Webb (Wildlife Trusts) and Cllr Natalie Warren-Green (Lead Cabinet Member for the Environment, SCDC). Booking essential.
Contact Peter Tiffin for details & to book. [email protected]
Saturday 28 June:
- Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire
10 am to 12.30pm. A drop-in coffee morning for Swift Watch Live in St Vigor’s Church, Manor Walk, CB21 5BN. With live viewing of the activity in three nests plus project displays and information. Free and no booking needed.
Further details: [email protected]
Saturday 28 June:
- Carlisle
Celebrating Swifts in the Swifts Nature Reserve in Carlisle CA1 1JG. 10am- 4pm. Organised by Penrith Swift Group with Cumbria Wildlife Trust and North Cumbria RSPB local group and supported by Cumberland Council. Free children's activities, guided birdwatching and bug identification.
Contact [email protected]
Saturday 28 June:
- Kendal, Cumbria
Kendal Swifts will hold their annual SAW 'Meet the Public' event at the Bird Cage, Finkle Street, Kendal, between 10am and 2pm.
Saturday 28 June:
- Bradwell, Derbyshire
A free Swift watching walk. Meet at 8pm at the bridge on the B6049 in the centre of Bradwell (SK173812).
Saturday 28 June:
- Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire
A Swift walk. Meet 8pm opposite Chapel Garage, Hayfield Rd, SK23 0FJ.
Free but book via Deb Pitman, 07968 486556
Saturday 28 June:
- Chulmleigh, Devon
Chulmleigh District Swifts & House martin conservation project will run an evening Swifts watching walk in the town centre starting 8pm. Meeting up behind the town hall, all ages welcome. Free. Duration 1-2 hours.
Details: [email protected]
Saturday 28 June:
- Hartland, North Devon
A Swift walk at 5.30 pm, starting from the square, EX39 6BQ. Free.
Further details: [email protected]
Saturday 28 June:
- Whiteshill, Stroud, Gloucestershire
Whiteshill & Ruscombe Parish Council Party in the Park, Main Rd, Whiteshill, Stroud GL6 6AN. A shared stall with W&R Biodiversity Action Group: sample boxes, leaflets plus advice about Swifts from Stroud Swift Group, from 2–5 pm. Free.
Saturday 28 June:
- Petersfield, Hampshire
10am - 1pm. A 'Celebration of Swifts' St Peter's Church, The Square GU32 3HS. Interactive stall, with activities and information for children and adults. No need to book.
Details will be posted here
Saturday 28 June:
- Hitchin, Hertfordshire
A Swift walk, 8-9 pm, no booking required, Meet at corner of Tristram Rd and High Dane SG4 0BA.
Hitchin Swift Action
Saturday 28 June:
- Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A Swift Walk starting 8pm, meet at the Basbow Lane car park, CM23 2NA. No booking required. Free.
Details: [email protected]
Saturday 28 June:
- Hertford, Hertfordshire
A free talk on Swifts at 1pm followed by a Swift watch in the town centre. All Saints Church, Queen's Road, Hertford, SG13 8AY.
Details: [email protected]
Saturday 28 June:
- Hertford, Hertfordshire
7.30pm. Free Swift walk in Cowbridge and Port Vale. Meet at Sainsbury's car park, Hartham Lane, Hertford, SG14 1RD.
Details: [email protected]
Saturday 28 June:
- Deal, Kent
Walmer and Deal Action for Swifts will be hosting an open garden in Deal, Kent, CT14 9NW (Nº24) from 8am til 12pm. With advice on box installation and Swift conservation, a chance to see the resident colony of Swifts as they come and go, and a chance to view the Swifts on their nest via live nest cameras.
Contact [email protected] for more information
Saturday 28 June:
- Hawkhurst, Kent
Summer Fete 12noon-8pm - High Weald Swifts have a stall with Swift information and fun activities for kids. Free. Location: King George V Playing Field, The Moor, Hawkhurst, TN18 4QB.
For more information: [email protected]
Saturday 28 June:
- Hathern, Leicestershire
At Hathern Open Gardens the local Swift group will be talking about Swifts and encouraging people to put up boxes and look for them around the village.
Saturday 28 June:
- Aylsham, Norfolk
Aylsham will be in the town library between 10am and noon with a display about swifts and to answer any questions. The display will remain in place until 6th July.
Further details: AylshamSwiftGroup on Facebook or email [email protected]
Saturday 28 June:
- Harbury, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV33 9HW
A drop-in activity to find out about Super Swifts, birds with amazing powers! Make a paper Swift, track its incredible journey, hunt for the quiz clues. 2-4 pm Harbury Village Library, The Wight School, High St.
For details contact [email protected]
Saturday 28 June:
- Wilton, Wiltshire
A Swift walk & talk. 8-9.30pm. Meet at Greyhound Inn, Market Place. Suggested £5 donation.
Details: [email protected]
Sunday 29 June:
- Kingsteignton, Devon
Kingsteignton church tower near Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 3BQ will be open between 4 and 7pm for people to see the swift nestlings in the boxes with cameras and the adults outside. There will be some boxes on display along with information leaflets.
Sunday 29 June:
- Broad Street, Alresford, Hampshire
Hampshire Swifts have a stall at the Garden & Green Fair in Broad Street, 10 am to 3 pm. Order boxes, see swift bricks etc and find out how we're helping swifts.
More information, email [email protected] or see here
Sunday 29 June:
- Hertford, Hertfordshire
Swift walk (free) in Kingsmead. Meet at 7:30pm at Hertford East Station, SG 13 7JU.
Details: [email protected]
Sunday 29 June:
- Deal, Kent
Walmer and Deal Action for Swifts will be hosting an open garden in Deal, Kent, CT14 9NW (Nº24) from 8am til 12pm. With advice on box installation and Swift conservation, a chance to see the resident colony of Swifts as they come and go, and a chance to view the Swifts on their nest via live nest cameras.
Contact [email protected] for more information
Sunday 29 June:
- Margate, Kent
Thanet Swifts have a Swift stall at Cliftonville Farmers Market (cliff top at Cliftonville in front of the Walpole Hotel) 10am-1pm.
Sunday 29 June:
- Hathern, Leicestershire
At Hathern Open Gardens the local Swift group will be talking about Swifts and encouraging people to put up boxes and look for them around the village.
Sunday 29 June:
- Manchester Festival of Nature
11am to 4pm at Heaton Park Stables, St Margarets Road. M25 2SW. The Festival is a celebration of arts, craft and musical activities with a wildlife theme for all the family. The Wigan Swifts stall will have leaflets to take away, boxes and bricks to view. Also a guess ''who lives in a nest like this'' boards.
Find out more: Manchester Festival of Nature
Sunday 29 June:
- Long Ashton, Somerset
Meet in the carpark of Long Ashton Community Centre, Keedwell Hill, BS41 9DP at 19.45 for a gentle stroll through the Swift hotspots of the village.
More details from [email protected]
Monday 30 June:
- Uffculme, Devon
7.30pm-9.30pm Meet at Coldharbour Mill for a Roostwatch at one of Mid Devon's most significant colonies and a talk on swifts. This is a static event so suitable for all. Free. No need to book.
More details from [email protected]
Monday 30 June:
- Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire
A Swift walk starting at 8pm to 10pm with John Crowther of Stroud Swift Group. Suitable for wheelchair users. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets: adult £7; child £3. Book through: Stroud Valleys Project
Monday 30 June:
- Petersfield, Hampshire
7pm at United Reform Church, College Street. A talk on swifts and their migration by Catharine Gale of Hampshire Swifts. Doors open from 6.30 pm.
Free but book a seat here, for more information click here
Monday 30 June:
- Hertford, Hertfordshire.
Swift walk (free) - Hertford town centre - meet at 7:30pm in Sainsburys car park, Hartham Lane, Hertford, SG14 1RD.
Details: [email protected]
Monday 30 June:
- Gledhow, Leeds
The first of five evening Swift walks led by Leeds Swifts at 7.30pm.
For details and essential booking email: [email protected]
Monday 30 June:
- Norwich, Norfolk
Swift Walk & Talk from Eagle Park Norwich NR2 2JA meet at 7pm. Free, no booking.
Details: Norwich Swift Network
Tuesday 1 July:
- Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire
A free Swift watching walk through the village to see our growing colony and learn more about our conservation work. Meet at the Old School Community Centre (OSCC), High St, Bassingbourn, SG8 5 LD at 7-30 pm.
Details: Peter Tiffin: [email protected]
Tuesday 1 July:
- Stainton, Penrith, Cumbria
Swift Walk with Penrith Swift Group. Meet at the village hall at 6.30pm. Free, no booking. This event will be weather dependent.
For details and to check re. weather, contact [email protected] / 07913775442
Tuesday 1 July:
- Winchester, Hampshire
7.45pm. An evening walk led by Hampshire Swifts to watch Swifts at one of the city's best Swift hot-spots. Meet at NW corner of Oram's Arbour, opposite the start of North View (What3Words crows.revived.smug).
For details and to book: [email protected]
Tuesday 1 July:
- Broadstairs, Kent
Meet at Wellesley Haddon Dene school (CT10 2DG). A swift walk starting at 6.30pm. Primarily for RSPB group members but non-members can apply.
Email: [email protected]
Tuesday 1 July:
- Gledhow, Leeds
The second of five evening swift walks led by Leeds Swifts at 7.30pm.
For details and essential booking email: [email protected]
Tuesday 1 July:
- Maida Vale, London
A free evening Swift walk starting 7.30 pm. £5 donation welcome.
Contact Brent & Westminster Swifts for details: [email protected]
Tuesday 1 July:
- Aylsham, Norfolk
7.30pm. A Swift walk starting on the green at the town end of Buttlands Car park, MIll Road.
Free but booking is required via AylshamSwiftGroup on Facebook or email [email protected]
Tuesday 1 July:
- Norwich, Norfolk
Swift Walk & Talk at St Albans Church Eleanor Rd Norwich NR1 2R meet at 7pm. Free, no booking.
Details: Norwich Swift Network
Wednesday 2 July:
- Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire
A free Swift watching walk through the village to see our growing colony and learn more about our conservation work. Meet at the Old School Community Centre (OSCC), High St, Bassingbourn, SG8 5 LD at 7-30 pm.
Details: Peter Tiffin: [email protected]
Wednesday 2 July:
- Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire
An evening walk looking at Swifts and finding nests. Meet at 7pm at Uniting Church, Buxton Road, SK23 7HT. Free, no booking.
Further details: [email protected]
Wednesday 2 July:
- Youlgrave, Derbyshire
A Swift walk starting at 8pm at the top of New Road. Erica and Claire are gathering recruits for a Youlgrave swift group. Free.
Wednesday 2 July:
- Hertford, Hertfordshire
A Swift walk (free) in upper Bengeo. Meet at 7:30pm at Holy Trinity Church (New Road door), New Road, Hertford SG14 3JJ.
Details: [email protected]
Wednesday 2 July:
- Hitchin, Hertfordshire
A Swift walk, 8 - 9 pm, no booking required. Meet at corner of Wilton Road and Whitehurst Ave SG5 1SS).
Hitchin Swift Action
Wednesday 2 July:
- Ware, Hertfordshire
7:30 pm. A talk on Swifts by Edward Mayer followed by a walk.
Book to attend here
Wednesday 2 July:
- Tonbridge, Kent
7-9pm: Swift and House Martins walk from St Stephen's Church, 37 Waterloo Road, TN9 2SW. Booking required.
More information and to book, visit Walk Tonbridge
Wednesday 2 July:
- Old Malden, Kingston
A Swift Walk at 7.15pm. Meet at Knollmead Playground, Southwood Drive, Tolworth KT5 9QN. In dry weather only. Booking required.
Contact: [email protected]
Wednesday 2 July:
- Gledhow, Leeds
The third of five evening Swift walks led by Leeds Swifts at 7.30pm.
For details and essential booking email: [email protected]
Wednesday 2 July:
- East Dulwich, London
8 - 9.30pm. A walk visiting some local Swift hotspots. Free, no booking required. Meet outside The Lordship Pub, 211 Lordship Lane, SE22 8HA.
Wednesday 2 July:
- Kinoulton, Nottinghamshire
NG12 3EN. 7:30pm to sunset. An informal evening at St Luke’s Church. Live video from 27 nesting pairs with swifts screaming around the tower. Refreshments, advice, information etc. Run by Vale Of Belvoir Swifts.
Contact: [email protected]
Thursday 3 July:
- Keswick, Cumbria
Illustrated talk on Swifts and Keswick Swifts work by Nicki Baker. 7.30 – 9pm in Keswick Rugby Clubhouse, Crow Park Road, Keswick CA12 5EG. £4 (min) incl. tea/coffee/ cake.
Details: [email protected]
Thursday 3 July:
- Shaftesbury, Dorset
7.30pm. Swifts Walk and talk. Meet on Park Walk, outside the Abbey museum gates (SP7 8JR) for an evening stroll and the chance to watch and find out more about these extraordinary birds and how we can help them. Free event.
Further details: [email protected]
Thursday 3 July:
- Hertford, Hertfordshire
Swift walk (free) - North Road and Sele - meet at 7:30pm at Hertford North Station SG14 1NB.
Details: [email protected]
Thursday 3 July:
- Ramsgate, Kent
A Swift walk starting at 6.30pm from opposite San Clu Hotel, CT11 8DT. Primarily for RSPB group members but non-members can apply.
Email: [email protected]
Thursday 3 July:
- Gledhow, Leeds
The fourth of five evening Swift walks led by Leeds Swifts at 7.30pm.
For details and essential booking email: [email protected]
Thursday 3 July:
- Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
Two Swift walks both starting at 8pm. Walk 1 starts in Westbury Gardens. Walk 2 begins by main entrance to The Ropewalk on Newtown.
Booking essential via [email protected]. Specify which walk you prefer. Free but donations welcome.
Thursday 3 July:
- East Gilling, Yorkshire
7.30-9.30pm. An introduction to Swifts by author and artist Jonathan Pomroy in Gilling East village hall. YO62 4JJ A short talk about these birds with exhibition of latest nest boxes followed by a short easy walk to enjoy watching Swifts, House Martins and Swallows and see live Swift nest box cameras in Pottergate. Light refreshments.
Friday 4 July:
- Lowgill, Cumbria
Sedbergh Community Swifts host a morning of "Panoramic swift watching” at our Swift colony at Lowgill, Cumbria LA8 0BN plus camera viewing from within nest sites. Booking essential.
Contact: [email protected]
Friday 4 July:
- Duffield, Derbyshire
A Swift & House Martin evening walk led by Ant Pooles between 7.30 & 9.45.
To book email [email protected]
Friday 4 July:
- Rowsley, Derbyshire
A Swift viewing evening for an hour starting at 8pm at the Grouse & Claret Pub on the A6. Bring stool/ deckchair and help us count how many nests there are. Park in front of the pub.
Contact: Andy: [email protected]
Friday 4 July:
- Hertford, Hertfordshire
Swift walk (free) - Cowbridge to West Street - meet at 7:30 at Hertford URC Church, Cowbridge, SG14 1PG.
Details: [email protected]
Friday 4 July:
- Gledhow, Leeds
The last of five evening Swift walks led by Leeds Swifts at 7.30pm.
For details and essential booking email: [email protected]
Friday 4 July:
- Harwell, Oxfordshire
An evening Swift walk and talk by Harwell Swifts between 7:30 and 9:45. Free.
Booking essential: [email protected]
Friday 4 July:
- Totley, Sheffield
Swift walk and talk, no booking required. Meet at 8.15pm on Mickley Lane at the entrance to Green Oak Park. Organised by S17 Totley Swift Group.
Details: [email protected]
Friday 4 July:
- Wenhaston, Suffolk
Wenhaston Save our Swifts Action Group has a Swift Pint Walk at 6pm. Meet at the village hall car park for a walk around the village looking out for Swifts and ending up at the Star Inn to watch the nesting Swifts there.
Further details from Kate: [email protected]
Friday 4 July:
- Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire
Shipston Action for Swifts has a gentle evening Swift-watching walk around the town between 7.30 - 9.45 pm. Free but limited to 10 so early booking advised.
Contact: [email protected]
Saturday 5 July:
- Melbourne, Derbyshire
An evening Swift walk starting at the Market Place at 7.30pm.
Details: [email protected]
Saturday 5 July:
- Honiton, East Devon
Honiton Family Church (What3Words location: rings.later.lots) A free Swift watching event. Meet by the church in the lace walk car park from 8.30 pm. Bring a camping chair! No need to book.
Further details: [email protected]
Saturday 5 July:
- Hitchin, Hertfordshire
A Swift walk, 8 - 9 pm, no booking required. Meet at corner of Bedford St and Gaping Lane, SG5 2JQ.
Hitchin Swift Action
Saturday 5 July:
- Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire
A free Swift Walk, 8pm, meet at the Bell Street car park, CM21 9AA. No booking needed.
Details: [email protected]
Saturday 5 July:
- Wilbarston, Northamptonshire
An evening Swift Talk and Walk, 8pm start from The Fox Inn on Church Street, LE16 8QG. Meals available at the pub beforehand - please book through the Swift Group contact email. Depending on the weather there will be light refreshments on the way around.Look out for further events on Wilbarston Wildlife Group Facebook page.
Contact: [email protected]
Saturday 5 July:
- Oxford, Oxfordshire
A Swift walk taking in the Natural History Museum and the Swift Tower in University Parks. Places are limited to 20.
To book email: [email protected]
Saturday 5 July:
- Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire
Shipston Action for Swifts has a gentle evening swift-watching walk around the town between 7.30 - 9.45 pm. Free but limited to 10 so early booking is advised.
Contact: [email protected]
Saturday 5 July:
- Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
Swift stall at Holy Trinity Street Market with information about the group and how people can help Swifts. In Holy Trinity churchyard between 11am and 4pm.
Saturday 5 July:
- Salisbury, Wiltshire
8 - 9.30 pm. Meet outside Sarum College on Cathedral Close to hear and hear about the largest colony in Salisbury. Suggested £5 donation.
Further information: [email protected]
Saturday 5 July:
- Masham, Yorkshire
HG4 4EF. A Swift stall at Masham Market will be selling boxes, t-shirts and distributing info. Also a monitor showing nestbox activity in the church tower boxes. 10am - 3pm.
Details : [email protected]
Sunday 6 July:
- Kingsteignton, Devon
Kingsteignton church tower near Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 3BQ will be open between 4 and 7pm for people to see the Swift nestlings in the boxes with cameras and the adults outside. There will be some boxes on display along with information leaflets.
Sunday 6 July:
- Pennington, Greater Manchester
11am - 4pm. Pennington Flash Nature Reserve, St Helens Road, Leigh WN7 3PA. Wigan Swifts will have a stall there all day. The festival is cultural and ecological, it’s a family friendly event with a range of themed activities and entertainment.
Sunday 29 June:
- Fyvie Castle, Turriff, AB53 8JS
Fyvie Castle Swift Day. Watch the Devil Birds at the Castle! 11.00-3.00 Free no need to book. NTS car parking charges apply.
Info: [email protected]
Monday 30 June:
- Bennachie Visitor Centre, Inverurie AB51 5HY
Swift information stand. No booking required. Centre opening times 10am - 4.30pm & car park charges apply.
Info: [email protected]
Tuesday 1 July:
- Sanquhar, Dumfries& Galloway
A free workshop and walk about Swifts, Swallows and martins. 6.30 to 8pm at A' The Airts, 8-12 High St, Sanquhar DG4 6BL. No booking needed.
Wednesday 2 July:
- Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway
A free workshop and walk about Swifts, Swallows and martins. 6.30 to 8pm at Mill On The Fleet Cafe, High St., Gatehouse of Fleet, DG7 2HS. No booking needed.
Wednesday 2 July:
- Outside Monymusk Village Hall (AB51 7HJ)
8.30pm Swift Walk & Talk Monymusk. Free event, donations welcome.
Booking required: [email protected] (Huntly Swift Group - NES Swifts)
Wednesday 3 July:
- Carnoustie, Angus
A free swift walk run by Daniele Muir. Meet at 8.30pm at Carnoustie sports centre car park What3Words ref https://what3words.com/never.dockers.prevented (click on link to go to Google maps).
Wednesday 4 July:
- Monifieth, Angus
A free swift walk run by Daniele Muir. Meet at 8.30pm at the war memorial on Albert St What3Words ref https://what3words.com/exhales.massing.handover (click on link to go to Google maps).
Saturday 28 June:
- Chirk, border of Shropshire, England and Wrexham County Borough, Wales
Chirk Aqueduct has around 25 nesting pairs of Swifts. Join Chirk Swifts and House Martins at this guided walk in the beautiful Ceiriog Valley. Meet at 8pm under the arches on the public footpath. Free.
Details from [email protected]
Saturday 28 June:
- Holyhead, Anglesey
An evening Swift walk at 7.30pm.
See all the details at: Holyhead swift walk | North Wales Wildlife Trust
Tuesday 1 July:
- Llangollen, Denbighshire
A Swift Walk around the town with author Sarah Gibson. Join us for a gentle guided walk around the town. Meet at Centenary Square, Llangollen. 8pm until sunset. Free.
Details from; [email protected]
Tuesday 1 July:
- Menai Bridge, North Wales
A free Swift walk starting at 8pm.
Full details are at Menai Bridge Swift walk | North Wales Wildlife Trust
Wednesday 2 July:
- Bethesda, North Wales
A Swift walk starting at 7.30pm.
Full details are at Bethesda swift walk | North Wales Wildlife Trust
Sunday 6 July:
- Llanberis, North Wales
A Swift Half walk ending in a pub! 7.30pm.
Full details: Llanberis 'Swift Half' | North Wales Wildlife Trust
Wednesday 9 July:
- Downton, Wiltshire
A walk and talk about how provision for Swifts is being made. 7.30 - 9 pm. Meet outside St. Lawrence Church. Suggested £5 donation.
Further information: [email protected]
Friday 11 July:
- Salisbury, Wiltshire
Salisbury & Wilton Fundraising Concert, Sarum College, The Close, Salisbury. 7.0-9.30pm with violinist Bill Benham. Booking details here. Swift-watching in the interval!
Saturday 12 July:
- Landbeach, Cambridgeshire
2:30pm All Saints' Landbeach Church Garden Party: Dick Newell will give a free talk on the Swifts of Landbeach at the church.
Saturday 12 July:
- Salisbury, Wiltshire
The BIG SWIFT COUNT 8.30-9pm. Please get in touch if you'd like to help survey Salisbury's swifts.
Call Daniel on 07791 849372 to be part of this event.
Sunday 13 July:
- Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
8.30pm. Meet at Donhead St Mary church (SP7 9DQ) for a Swift talk by author Christopher Nicholson, and then experience the unique flight of Swifts as they swoop into their nest sites in the church. This is a free, outdoor event. In the event of bad weather it will be rescheduled.
Further details: [email protected]
Saturday 19 July:
- Caistor, Lincolnshire
7.30pm. A talk by Caistor Swifts Group plus a simple supper and then an amble around Caistor to watch the swifts feed and enter their nests. Meet at Caistor Arts and Heritage Centre, 28 Plough Hill, LN7 6LZ.
Details: 01472 851 605. Tickets £9 from Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre or via Eventbrite (fees apply)
Often seen flying high overhead like a fast-flying dark crescent moon. Its wings are long and narrow, and it has a short, forked tail.
Find out more about these amazing aerial birds below.