Sheffield Swift Network

Thank you Ros @nowthenmag.bsky.social for highlighting the efforts of communities across Sheffield helping our swifts thrive.

We’re so grateful to announce that Sarah T‑W, a local firefighter, has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser in support of Sheffield Swift Network. Please give if you can, & share with friends who care about wildlife. Link to our news blog & the fundraiser 👇🙏 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/2026/09/25/l...

The future looks brighter for Swifts (and red listed house sparrows) in S8, Sheffield. Lowedges and Greenhill communities are showing what local action can achieve for nature. Read the story here 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/2026/08/14/l...

In this, my second post of August, I celebrate the good things that have happened over & around our house this summer @longbarrowpress.bsky.social @poet-markgoodwin.bsky.social @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social @petegreensolo.com cwjoneschris.substack.com/p/swift-diar...

𝑺𝒘𝒊𝒇𝒕𝒔 - 𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒆𝒎 𝒃𝒚 𝑬𝒏𝒊𝒅 𝑱𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔. We are delighted to share a special moment with Sheffield resident Enid Jones, aged 92 reading her heartfelt poem, 'Swifts'.

Heeley City Farm has stepped up for swifts, creating permanent nesting spaces that will support these birds for years to come. Sheffield community-led conservation - people coming together to create new homes for wildlife. Read the story here 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/2026/07/24/n...

What have beer, swift bricks & a Sheffield school got in common....? Story on our website 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/2026/07/20/s...

Every donation, no matter how small, makes a real difference. Twiggys Swift Rescue Sheffield www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/... Warsop Wildlife Rescue Team paypal.me/warsopwildlife Please share if appropriate 🙏

Sheffield's Swifts in Sunday at Bill's Mother's 👇 open.substack.com/pub/abitblac...

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 at one of our stalls, and be part of the Sheffield community helping them thrive: Sat 20 Jun – Heeley City Farm Sun 21 Jun – Norton Playing Fields 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/upcoming-eve...

Thank you, Sheffield, for helping install 1,300 swift bricks and boxes across our city. Now we need your help 🙏 Watch your nests for just one hour between May and August and share your sightings with us at the end of summer. Info here: sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/tell-us-abou...

New guidance on what to do if swift nests are blocked during breeding season — developed with National Wildlife Crime Unit and South Yorkshire Police. Clear, legal steps that can save nests. sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/blocked-nest...

Join us for a swift-filled evening at Greenhill Community Library Tuesday 19th May, 7:30pm Discover affordable ways you can grow vulnerable swift colonies. It’s easier than you think to make a difference. More swifty events happening this summer 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/upcoming-eve...

Swifts ‘the Devil’s bird’. Feared in folklore, considered dark omens. But the truth is far more magical. These ethereal travellers return each year to nest quietly in our rooftops. Help us protect the hidden homes they depend on. sheffieldswiftnetwork.org

It’s not too late to give Sheffield’s vulnerable swifts a home. Get in touch for free, friendly advice tailored to your home or building and help us restore Sheffield's swift colonies. 🧱 Swift bricks 🏡 Swift boxes 🎶 Swift callers 📩 sheffieldswiftnetwork@gmail.com

Swifts shape a fly-by, their high, riotous piercings, and one year’s shot past. My first Swift Diary of the year. @longbarrowpress.bsky.social @poet-markgoodwin.bsky.social @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social cwjoneschris.substack.com/p/swift-diar...

Can you help Sheffield’s Swifts this summer? We need to survey around 600 properties. Surveys will help save nests & provide additional homes for swifts No experience needed Local travel expenses provided. Click to sign up or to find out more 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/2026/04/18/h...

Have you spotted a Sheffield Swift yet? Early reports from Totley & Heeley 25/4/26. Let us know in comments & report sightings on RSPB Swift Mapper🙏 👇 www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...

Huge thanks to Sam for this stunning Sheffield Swift Network banner 🖤🧡 Made with vibrant African wax fabrics, it’s full of colour, movement and joy We love the shared African roots too! Amazing to see Sheffield coming together for swifts 🙌 Want to help in your area?👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org

You don’t need to go far to find wildlife 🐞 Join our insect walk at Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve City Nature Challenge 🎟 Free, just book your place! 👉 www.wildsheffield.com/events/guide... #Insects #NatureTok #Sheffield #Wildlife

Eight new swift boxes are now tucked behind the stone louvres at St Mark’s Church, Broomhill, Sheffield. Huge thanks to Margaret Ainger, Martin Godley & Jan-Erik Bullet @Nestworks for making it happen. Heritage & conservation in action 🧡🖤 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org #SheffieldSwifts #UrbanWildlife

In September 2025, Sheffield’s Swifts got a huge boost, as S61 swift nest bricks were fitted in the Shire Brook Valley. Our latest website update brings the whole story together. Take a look and see how local action can help Swifts thrive. sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/2026/03/15/a...

Great advice available to support these amazing species. Hoping my two Swift bricks attract some interest this year!

Another lovely story from Sheffield! Swifts will be back in May, desperately looking for safe places to raise their young. Could you offer a secure nest site for these amazing but vulnerable birds? Contact us free, no-obligation advice. sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/2026/03/04/s...

Could yours be the next Sheffield Swift Street? 🪺 Nether Edge has just joined the movement 🥳 Thanks to the fab Judith & her rallying street WhatsApp - 19 new boxes are ready to welcome precious swifts this spring. Ready to do the same where you live? Get in touch - It's all in the bio

It’s #NationalNestBoxWeek 💛 Swifts are losing nest sites fast - you can help 🧱 Stick in a brick: sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/how-to-buy-a... 📦 Pop up a box sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/recommended-... �Add one to your home, school or workplace this spring and give Sheffield swifts a future in our skies

The team at Peak Boxes have launched their Gen#2 range. 3D‑printed from corn starch and wood shavings, with no petrochemicals and around 85% renewable content. A brilliant, eco‑friendly option for anyone helping swifts find safe nesting spaces across Sheffield. More info 👉 peakboxes.co.uk

Developers, architects & ecologists. The next generation nest brick - from non profit Action for Swifts - is here. 2 chambers in 1 brick without doubling the cost. 👌 for red listed sparrows starlings & swifts 💚 Get in touch for placement advice 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/2026/02/02/n...

Wonderful news for Scotland’s swifts! Scotland has unanimously backed law requiring swift nesting bricks in new buildings – a UK first. Huge congrats to Hannah Bourne-Taylor for tireless campaigning and Green MSP Mark Ruskell. 👏

Following our advice, we're thrilled to see nest boxes for red listed swifts fitted at Spartan Works - part of the Attercliffe Waterside Development in Sheffield. Thanks to Rize Construction Ltd and CITU for funding them 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 🙏

House not suitable for swift bricks? No problem. Sheffield's habitat heroes Nestworks offer a 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘅 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲. Which includes 🔸𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘅 🔸𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 🔸𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 £𝟵𝟵 Artificial nest help precious colonies grow. 👇 for details 🙏 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/2026/01/15/n...

Join us for a free Community Bird Event! 🗓 Sat 31 Jan, 8am–1pm 📍 Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve, Stone Lane, S13 7BR Enjoy a guided bird walk, fascinating talks on swifts and garden birds, info stalls, & a live bird‑ringing demo! Everyone’s welcome to celebrate Sheffield’s amazing birdlife! 🐦💚

After our Swift talk with @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social, member, Wesley Booth turned inspiration into action! With help from MCCP, MASKK & an AMAZING donor, 2 Swift boxes & a swift caller are now up at Temple Park Centre. 🙏 for giving Manor Park's swifts a fighting chance. 💬 Comment or website

Wishing everyone especially festive tidings and joyous screaming parties.

We're delighted to have been chosen alongside our friends Leeds Swifts, as recipients of the 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 Please consider offering your support by donating or sponsoring a team at Gofundme 🙏 👇 www.gofundme.com/f/yorkshire-... Good luck teams - race for Yorkshire SWIFTS!

Planning roof repairs or putting up scaffolding? A Sheffield resident turned a roof replacement into a chance to help swifts! By providing artificial nests he’s helping once‑thriving colonies recover. Could your project do the same? Drop us a message or comment for free advice.

Frustrating to see politics let wildlife down AGAIN Gift a swift brick. Home to 9 species & made to last MANY lifetimes Together, WE can shape a better future for nature Free bespoke advice 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork@gmail.com Or swift brick web page 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/how-to-buy-a...

We’re delighted that the BBC has featured a positive article about our recent swift brick project. 👇 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

We challenge Lord Krebs’ claim that Amendment 245 won’t work. Swifts nest in 4–5m buildings as Evidenced in our film l. They need swift bricks to survive as old sites vanish Listen to swift conservation experts! #SaveOurSwifts #SwiftBricks #PlanningBill

Swifts need your voice The House of Lords votes next week on the swift brick amendment to the Planning & Infrastructure Bill 📧 Email steve.reed.mp@parliament.uk & james.cleverly.mp@parliament.uk with the subject line SWIFT BRICKS FOR SWIFT CHICKS Let’s make sure they hear us before the final vote

61 Swift nest bricks now nestle in the homes around Sheffield’s Shire Brook Valley! Thanks to amazing residents, swifts - and a host of other species now - have safe places to raise their young, year after year.

Thanks to Sheffield’s generosity, we've installed 5 new swift boxes + a swift caller at Arbourthorne Primary! To support our projects👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork@gmail.com Want boxes /talks at your school? sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/swift-events/S… Box info: sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/recommended-ne���

Swift bricks in every new home? 🏠🐦 Next month the Lords vote on the Swift Brick Amendment—and it’s make or break. Email thefeatherspeech@gmail.com for a template to send your MP. 🔎 Find your MP here www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/ Let’s give swifts a future. ✊

Swifts: part bird, part sky. Already installed a nest box or brick? Help more swifts! Learn about their lifestyle, threats, and ways to make a difference 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/swifts-part-bird-part-sky/ 📸 Stunning b&w image: Robert Booth #SwiftConservation #SheffieldSwiftNetwork

Swift Bricks nestled between your walls - not just for swifts, not just for brick buildings. Bespoke, beautiful, affordable and built to last by @AfSwifts. How GREAT do these look? Nest boxes in the building for life! Info here 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/swift-brick-... 📸 Paul Wren

Drop by our swift stall at BRADWAY FUN DAY 6th Sept 1.30 - 4.30pm Bradway Village Green, S17 4QX 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, '𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱' 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀. #SheffieldSwifts #SwiftConservation

A final August post on the swifts we share a house with @drjomaher.bsky.social @longbarrowpress.bsky.social @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social @poet-markgoodwin.bsky.social

🧱 61 new Swift Bricks have landed in Sheffield! This Sept we’ll install them in Woodhouse & Hackenthorpe, creating permanent nest sites. Thanks to local residents like Daniel, for offering space for our Red Listed Swifts 🙏Sheffield City Council, DefraGovUK & HeritageFundUK #SpeciesSurvivalFund

If you build it they will come! Much evidence of swifts taking up residence in new nests across the city For FREE advice email sheffieldswiftnetwork@gmail.com Or see website sheffieldswiftnetwork.org 🎶 Childhood' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. scottbuckley.com.au

Catch our Screaming Swifts podcast with the Wild Tales team at @nationaltrust.org.uk 👇 youtu.be/BGcbHRJp_xA?...