Document added November 2020 The Common Swift and the effect of high-intensity lighting

There are a few interesting pieces about swift projects around the country on the Heritage Week 2020 website. Click here to view Heritage Week 2020 – Swifts

Surveying Swift Nest Sites Video Presentation, Mayo 2020 by Lynda Huxley has been uploaded to the Swift Conservation Ireland youtube channel. Surveying Swift Nest Sites Video

The swifts have arrived back a bit early this year and on the night of 12 May all boxes were occupied. There were 7 pairs and 3 single birds. Eggs have been laid in SBox 06 on the Camera 1 multi view and Box 1 on Camera 3. Happy Viewing on the GMIT Swift Cam … Read moreAll Nest Boxes occupied on GMIT SwiftCam page

Thanks to Ged and Georgia of Terra Firma www.terrafirmaireland.com for sharing this lovely poster they created for their Terra Firma Club. Click here to see the poster

Postponed until 2021 due to Covid-19. The 2020 International Swift Conference will be held in Segovia, Spain from 20 to 22 May. More details can be found here 2020 Swift Conference website

On 27 June 2019 at 8pm there will an illustrated talk at the All Saints Heritage Centre in Clonbur by Lynda Huxley of Swift Conservation Ireland. All are welcome. This is a Swift Awareness Event and entry is free of charge. Click here for details.

The Amazing Swift talk at Foxford National School on 25 June 2019 at 7.30pm. Followed by visit to the Swift colony at the church. All are welcome. This is a free event to celebrate Swift Awareness Week. Click here for more information

Saturday 15 June Cruinniú na nÓg @ the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar, Co. Mayo  www.thelinenhall.comTwo Swift events for families with children but adults without children are also very welcome : 2pm ‘The Amazing Swift’ interactive presentation. 3pm ‘See the Swift’ – visual art workshop details here . Pre-booking required 094 9023733