The Devon Swift Project has continued to install nest boxes in churches throughout Devon with funding from Devon Birds. This expansion from the original 12, to a pledged 55, has reduced my available time to undertake the tasks of ‘swift caller’ operation and basic monitoring of summer activity, at all of the churches.
Over the past 15 months, we have installed in 34 churches and have a number still to be surveyed. A new feature of the project for the 2025 season is to involve ‘Swift Champions’ at installed locations. Many of the locations have nominated their Champion and some are still searching. If you’d like to become a ‘Swift Champion’ for the project or would like to help with monitoring or spreading the word, please get in touch.
Please see the Swift Installations map to see if there are any locations near you. Even if there aren’t, there’s a chance that there will be soon, or you could help to get the project involved in your area. Please contact Jerry at info@devonswiftproject.co.uk. for more info. Thankyou!
Ray Comer, Swift Champion for Loxhore.
Reverend Cathy Scoffield, Swift Champion for Swimbridge.