Resources

Links

Useful swift-related websites and apps

The Action for Swifts site provides just about everything related to swifts! They were a great resource for me when I began making and installing nestboxes. Thanks AfS!

The RSPB Swift Page is a great resource for swift facts. Swift Conservation is another great site providing information on a wide range of swift related subjects.

Swift Conservation is another great site providing information on a wide range of swift related subjects.

The Swiftmapper App by the RSPB provides a range of information including, locations of nesting swifts, destroyed nests, and nestbox installations. Anyone can download the app and record sightings. The aim is to provide a database to increase protection during building development and renovation.

Here is my proposal for the Cathedral, you’re welcome to use it as a template for your own installations…
Swift Conservation Proposal for Exeter Cathedral

Here are some instructions to fitting a nestbox to your house. Please contact for further details and more indepth advice. Swift nestbox leaflet

Instructions for setting the digital timer for our Swift caller…. Digital Timer Instructions

Church Installation Guideline. leaflet. I can send out hard copies if required. Swift Nestbox Church Installation Guidelines

Events Calendar

Upcoming events for the Devon Swift Project

End of April Travel to churches in the project to turn on the call systems

4th May Exeter Cathedral open day presentation Devon Swift Project with a display stand.

24th June Cathedral installation confirmed! We’ve fixed the date for the Installation and will be installing 128 nest chambers in the South Tower.

29th July Installations at Lapford and High Bickington churches.