Tamerton Foliot, St. Mary’s.
22 July 2026
This is as much about the community of swift conservationists as it is about the birds, if not more. We […]
Introduction
The main aim of the Devon Swift Project is to increase the population of common swifts in Devon and beyond.
Swift numbers have decreased by up to 60% over the past 20 years with 40% of that loss occurring in the last 10 years. The main reasons are our construction methods, and land management. Fortunately, for a little effort we can make a difference to help these amazing birds!
A special thank you to Devon Birds who have supported the project, in particular, sponsorship of the Church installations.
Thank you to Orbis Ecology for sponsorship of the website.
About Us
We are a team of individuals who set up together to find solutions to increase common swift populations. A large percentage of our time is spent installing nestboxes in church bell towers, however, we also install for local businesses and domestically and offer advice on installations and other things swift related.
News
The latest from the Devon Swift Project
Spring and Summer installations 2026
22 July 2026
Combeinteignhead, All Saints. Jim Grant helping out with the installation. Rattery, St. Mary’s…and village Hall Rattery Environment Group […]
St. Leonard’s Clock Tower, Newton Abbot.
11 February 2026
During a discussion with Dr. Peter Beale at the Devon Birds AGM a few years ago, I made contact with […]
Hartland, St. Nectan (Stoke)
11 February 2026
Another church’s spiral stairs which I was excited to climb. My excitement wasn’t the tiny bit curbed after climbing to […]
Dartmouth and the Dart Valley Fund
11 February 2026
It’s easier for me to give the following churches their individual post. The people involved deserve a special mention too. […]