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A Swift Chick Fledges - here

Cliff nest swifts found in N Ireland - here

Tesco installs a swift tower - here

What do swifts eat? What do they feed to their chicks? insect analysis

Duty to Conserve Biodiversity - here

Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 - here

“If birds are already nesting in your roof, then destroying the nest is a wildlife crime. With the new Wildlife and Natural Environment Act in Northern Ireland, it means that ‘reckless’ or accidental damage will be an offence. It sounds a bit dramatic, but ‘reckless damage’ means the onus will now be on individuals to ensure the correct advice is sought and that necessary checks and surveys will be carried out. This will be particularly important for any works during the breeding season,” Lynne Peoples, RSPB

 

Article on swifts in Birdwatch Ireland's magazine "Wings" - here

 

Devil Birds film now on DVD - here