SOS Swift update ................................................................... Edward Jackson

Edward Jackson SOS Swifts

In the past few months, SOS Swifts volunteers have been helping individuals and organisations source Swift nest boxes and call systems, for a variety of both private and more public projects including:

16 boxes on Harkstead Church 12 boxes on the Suffolk Coastal District Council offices in Melton 12 boxes on the Essex & Suffolk Water Southwold water tower 6 boxes in the Hopkins Homes Prospect Place new development in Framlingham 5 boxes on the United Reform Church in Hadleigh 4 boxes at two private locations in Nacton 3 boxes at a farm in Milden ….giving a total of 58 boxes so far, all with call systems.

At Framlingham, the new style ‘Manthorpe’ boxes have been integrated into the building; all the other boxes have been made to order by John Stimpson.

Once again we are offering free public talks throughout July on Swift natural history and conservation. All events run from 7-9pm. Please do come along if you can and encourage family and friends to do the same. Tue 4 July Lavenham Village Hall Tue 11 July Brantham Village Hall Thu 13 July Framlingham United Free Church Thu 20 July Haverhill Old Independent Church Thu 27 July Lowestoft SWT Carlton Marshes Visitor Centre