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learn more about swifts

There's a whole range of things you can do to discover more about these amazing birds!

for everyone

come on a swift walk

Every year in July we run swift walks which are free to attend. Keep an eye on our events page in the Spring for dates:

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WATCH SWIFTS RAISE THEIR CHICKS

The tower of the Oxford Natural History Museum has special swift boxes within it, and during the summer you can watch a webcam showing the swifts raising their chicks:

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for adults

relax and have a read

There are several nature writing books which focus on swifts. Copies of some of these are available to borrow in Neath Port Talbot Libraries. ​

  • Swifts and Us by Sarah Gibson

  • The Screaming Sky by Charles Foster

  • Swifts in a Tower by David Lack

  • One Midsummer's Day​ by Mark Cocker

  • Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald 

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make a swift box

You could have a go at making your very own swift box to put on your house.

 

On the websites below there are details for multiple designs of swift box which you can choose from to best suit your home:

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for kids

relax and have a read

There are a couple of kids books on swifts. Copies of some of these are available to borrow in Neath Port Talbot Libraries.

  • Super Swifts by Justin Anderson

  • Swift by Lorna Hill

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kids swift activities

Below are some of our swift activities which you can download to learn more about swifts!

Swift Safari activity booklet​

Booklet with colouring page, facts, quiz, maze activity and wordsearch

Swift colouring page

Colouring in sheet where you can also draw your own swift!

Make your own flapping swift!

Activity where you can colour in, cut out and make your swift fly!

Note: 2 split pins needed

The Migration Game

A perfect activity for school classes and community groups!

Note: Cones and bean bags or similar needed

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USEFUL LINKS

There are many more useful websites full of swift resources and information. Some of these are listed below:

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