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Swift sightings in NPT
Help us record swifts in Neath Port Talbot! These charismatic birds visit our towns in the summer, migrating all the way from Africa. They rely on us for nesting sites, squeezing through tiny gaps in roofs to raise their chicks. But building renovation is causing nest sites to disappear. This, as well as declining insect numbers, has caused swifts in the UK to decline by 60% between 1995 and 2020. Submitting your swift sighting helps us monitor the local population, identify nest sites and locate where nest boxes could be fitted.
Swift sightings in 2024
Swift sightings in 2025
Swift sightings in 2024
Swifts can sometimes be confused with other similar-looking birds, namely swallows, house martins and sand martins. Here are some key features to look out for to help you tell them apart:
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Submit swift records
MAKE A SWIFT!
Help raise awareness about swifts by making your very own Selwyn
To download the knitting pattern click on Selwyn
It could be as simple as making Selwyn and telling your friends and family what you've learnt about swifts. Or your community group could create a whole screaming part of swifts for a display!
Tag us on social media to show us your makes @NPTwildlife or @Neath Port Talbot Local Nature Partnership and use the hashtag #selwyntheswift
nature unearthed swift competition
is my house suitable for a swift box?
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if my house isn't suitable?
You can still enter and have a chance to win a swift book instead!
How you can help swifts
Put up a swift box
If you are able to, putting a swift box or two up on your property can be a great practical way to help your local swifts.
Record your sightings
If you see a swift, let us know where it was so we can keep an eye on the populations in NPT. Use the form above to do so.
Raise community awareness
Tell your friends and family about the plight of our swifts and how they can help. Why not encourage your neighbours to put up boxes and create a swift street?