Swifts Return to Same Nests Each Year — Why UK Homeowners Should Take Note

New research confirms that swifts are remarkably loyal to their specific nesting spots in buildings, making the loss of those sites through renovation or re-roofing especially damaging to this already struggling species. With UK swift populations having crashed dramatically over recent decades, wildlife-conscious pet owners and garden lovers can play a meaningful role by installing swift bricks or boxes on their properties. Scotland has already made such provisions a legal requirement in new builds, while England continues to lag behind on protecting this red-listed bird.

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