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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We’re so grateful to announce that Sarah T‑W, a local firefighter, has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser in support of Sheffield Swift Network. Please give if you can, & share with friends who care about wildlife. Link to our news blog & the fundraiser 👇🙏 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/2026/09/25/l...

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

𝑺𝒘𝒊𝒇𝒕𝒔 - 𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒆𝒎 𝒃𝒚 𝑬𝒏𝒊𝒅 𝑱𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔. We are delighted to share a special moment with Sheffield resident Enid Jones, aged 92 reading her heartfelt poem, 'Swifts'.

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

What have beer, swift bricks & a Sheffield school got in common....? Story on our website 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/2026/07/20/s...

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Every donation, no matter how small, makes a real difference. Twiggys Swift Rescue Sheffield www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/... Warsop Wildlife Rescue Team paypal.me/warsopwildlife Please share if appropriate 🙏

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 at one of our stalls, and be part of the Sheffield community helping them thrive: Sat 20 Jun – Heeley City Farm Sun 21 Jun – Norton Playing Fields 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/upcoming-eve...

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Thank you, Sheffield, for helping install 1,300 swift bricks and boxes across our city. Now we need your help 🙏 Watch your nests for just one hour between May and August and share your sightings with us at the end of summer. Info here: sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/tell-us-abou...

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Join us for a swift-filled evening at Greenhill Community Library Tuesday 19th May, 7:30pm Discover affordable ways you can grow vulnerable swift colonies. It’s easier than you think to make a difference. More swifty events happening this summer 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/upcoming-eve...

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Swifts ‘the Devil’s bird’. Feared in folklore, considered dark omens. But the truth is far more magical. These ethereal travellers return each year to nest quietly in our rooftops. Help us protect the hidden homes they depend on. sheffieldswiftnetwork.org

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

It’s not too late to give Sheffield’s vulnerable swifts a home. Get in touch for free, friendly advice tailored to your home or building and help us restore Sheffield's swift colonies. 🧱 Swift bricks 🏡 Swift boxes 🎶 Swift callers 📩 sheffieldswiftnetwork@gmail.com

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Have you spotted a Sheffield Swift yet? Early reports from Totley & Heeley 25/4/26. Let us know in comments & report sightings on RSPB Swift Mapper🙏 👇 www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Huge thanks to Sam for this stunning Sheffield Swift Network banner 🖤🧡 Made with vibrant African wax fabrics, it’s full of colour, movement and joy We love the shared African roots too! Amazing to see Sheffield coming together for swifts 🙌 Want to help in your area?👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Eight new swift boxes are now tucked behind the stone louvres at St Mark’s Church, Broomhill, Sheffield. Huge thanks to Margaret Ainger, Martin Godley & Jan-Erik Bullet @Nestworks for making it happen. Heritage & conservation in action 🧡🖤 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org #SheffieldSwifts #UrbanWildlife

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Could yours be the next Sheffield Swift Street? 🪺 Nether Edge has just joined the movement 🥳 Thanks to the fab Judith & her rallying street WhatsApp - 19 new boxes are ready to welcome precious swifts this spring. Ready to do the same where you live? Get in touch - It's all in the bio

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

It’s #NationalNestBoxWeek 💛 Swifts are losing nest sites fast - you can help 🧱 Stick in a brick: sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/how-to-buy-a... 📦 Pop up a box sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/recommended-... �Add one to your home, school or workplace this spring and give Sheffield swifts a future in our skies

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The team at Peak Boxes have launched their Gen#2 range. 3D‑printed from corn starch and wood shavings, with no petrochemicals and around 85% renewable content. A brilliant, eco‑friendly option for anyone helping swifts find safe nesting spaces across Sheffield. More info 👉 peakboxes.co.uk

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Wonderful news for Scotland’s swifts! Scotland has unanimously backed law requiring swift nesting bricks in new buildings – a UK first. Huge congrats to Hannah Bourne-Taylor for tireless campaigning and Green MSP Mark Ruskell. 👏

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Following our advice, we're thrilled to see nest boxes for red listed swifts fitted at Spartan Works - part of the Attercliffe Waterside Development in Sheffield. Thanks to Rize Construction Ltd and CITU for funding them 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 🙏

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Join us for a free Community Bird Event! 🗓 Sat 31 Jan, 8am–1pm 📍 Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve, Stone Lane, S13 7BR Enjoy a guided bird walk, fascinating talks on swifts and garden birds, info stalls, & a live bird‑ringing demo! Everyone’s welcome to celebrate Sheffield’s amazing birdlife! 🐦💚

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

After our Swift talk with @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social, member, Wesley Booth turned inspiration into action! With help from MCCP, MASKK & an AMAZING donor, 2 Swift boxes & a swift caller are now up at Temple Park Centre. 🙏 for giving Manor Park's swifts a fighting chance. 💬 Comment or website

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Wishing everyone especially festive tidings and joyous screaming parties.

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

We're delighted to have been chosen alongside our friends Leeds Swifts, as recipients of the 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 Please consider offering your support by donating or sponsoring a team at Gofundme 🙏 👇 www.gofundme.com/f/yorkshire-... Good luck teams - race for Yorkshire SWIFTS!

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Planning roof repairs or putting up scaffolding? A Sheffield resident turned a roof replacement into a chance to help swifts! By providing artificial nests he’s helping once‑thriving colonies recover. Could your project do the same? Drop us a message or comment for free advice.

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Frustrating to see politics let wildlife down AGAIN Gift a swift brick. Home to 9 species & made to last MANY lifetimes Together, WE can shape a better future for nature Free bespoke advice 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork@gmail.com Or swift brick web page 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/how-to-buy-a...

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

We’re delighted that the BBC has featured a positive article about our recent swift brick project. 👇 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

We challenge Lord Krebs’ claim that Amendment 245 won’t work. Swifts nest in 4–5m buildings as Evidenced in our film l. They need swift bricks to survive as old sites vanish Listen to swift conservation experts! #SaveOurSwifts #SwiftBricks #PlanningBill

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Swifts need your voice The House of Lords votes next week on the swift brick amendment to the Planning & Infrastructure Bill 📧 Email steve.reed.mp@parliament.uk & james.cleverly.mp@parliament.uk with the subject line SWIFT BRICKS FOR SWIFT CHICKS Let’s make sure they hear us before the final vote

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

61 Swift nest bricks now nestle in the homes around Sheffield’s Shire Brook Valley! Thanks to amazing residents, swifts - and a host of other species now - have safe places to raise their young, year after year.

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Thanks to Sheffield’s generosity, we've installed 5 new swift boxes + a swift caller at Arbourthorne Primary! To support our projects👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork@gmail.com Want boxes /talks at your school? sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/swift-events/S… Box info: sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/recommended-ne��

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Swift bricks in every new home? 🏠🐦 Next month the Lords vote on the Swift Brick Amendment—and it’s make or break. Email thefeatherspeech@gmail.com for a template to send your MP. 🔎 Find your MP here www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/ Let’s give swifts a future. ✊

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Swifts: part bird, part sky. Already installed a nest box or brick? Help more swifts! Learn about their lifestyle, threats, and ways to make a difference 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/swifts-part-bird-part-sky/ 📸 Stunning b&w image: Robert Booth #SwiftConservation #SheffieldSwiftNetwork

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Swift Bricks nestled between your walls - not just for swifts, not just for brick buildings. Bespoke, beautiful, affordable and built to last by @AfSwifts. How GREAT do these look? Nest boxes in the building for life! Info here 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/swift-brick-... 📸 Paul Wren

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Drop by our swift stall at BRADWAY FUN DAY 6th Sept 1.30 - 4.30pm Bradway Village Green, S17 4QX 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, '𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱' 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀. #SheffieldSwifts #SwiftConservation

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

🧱 61 new Swift Bricks have landed in Sheffield! This Sept we’ll install them in Woodhouse & Hackenthorpe, creating permanent nest sites. Thanks to local residents like Daniel, for offering space for our Red Listed Swifts 🙏Sheffield City Council, DefraGovUK & HeritageFundUK #SpeciesSurvivalFund

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

If you build it they will come! Much evidence of swifts taking up residence in new nests across the city For FREE advice email sheffieldswiftnetwork@gmail.com Or see website sheffieldswiftnetwork.org 🎶 Childhood' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. scottbuckley.com.au

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Join @TotleySwifts & experience the aerial aerobatics of our iconic summer visitors on a guided Swift Walk in Sheffield for Swift Awareness Week Friday July 4th: 8.15pm till dark Meet: entrance to Green Oak Park/ Mickley Lane maps.app.goo.gl/g8QYWchw1TQm... (📽️ Denmark) 🙏 Johnskovhus

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Aww. Thanks @jabaddams.bsky.social Lots of amazing people around the country working tirelessly to save Swifts. Email angela.rayner.mp@parliament.uk To MANDATE SWIFT BRICKS

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

SWIFT TALK TONIGHT Join us tonight Wed 14th May, 7.15pm at our talk for @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social Lecture Theatre 2, Ground Floor, The Diamond Building at the University of Sheffield, Leavygreave Road, Sheffield S3 7RD. More info here sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/upcoming-eve...

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Pop & see us at 'Swifts' an illustrated talk by Alasdair McKee, with RSPB Sheffield. Thu 3 Apr. 7.30pm. Central United Reformed Church S1 2BJ £4 @RSPB & @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social £5 non members @SheffSwiftNet are delighted to be invited to hold a stall at the talk. 📷 Robert B ooth

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

𝗣𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘅𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 '𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱' 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸'𝘀 - 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, A 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 thank you to Rosemary Telfer and The Friends of Norfolk Heritage Park and to local councillors and SCC for supporting the initiative.

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

A HUGE thanks to Joy - a wonderful member of our Sheffield Swift community - for donating this fabulous Peak Boxes 2 tier corner box. Together with a swift caller, we hope to install it at our next school talk.

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

It's #NationalNestBoxWeek. Help replace some of the millions of nests lost in time for the arrival of our red listed birds. For free advice email sheffieldswiftnetwork@gmail.com 🪺 Swift bricks 🪺 External Swift boxes 🪺 UPVC soffit boxes 🪺 House Martin cups

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Happy Swift quiz winners receive their Swift brick prizes! Home to many other species, these fab, universal nest bricks are a win for the homeowners and an even bigger win for Sheffield's biodiversity. Stick in a brick, it's a nest for life - PRICELESS 👇 sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/how-to-buy-a...

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Sheffield Swift Network @sheffswiftnetwork.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Not sure if it was the bird themed pastries on offer or the promise of one of our riveting Swift talks, but we had a great turn out for our CPD lunchtime talk to Aecom. We'd love to pop along and chat to you and your team. sheffieldswiftnetwork.org/swift-events/

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