Wildlife

Common Swift Nestbox and Urban Colony Welfare

Common swifts rely on gaps in older buildings for nesting. Modern construction and renovation projects are eliminating these cavities at an alarming rate across Europe.

Key Facts

Welfare Considerations

When nest sites are destroyed during renovation, breeding adults lose access to cavities they have used for decades. This causes nest failure, orphaned young, and stress-related mortality. Chicks that fall from nests require specialist rehabilitation. Adults returning to sealed sites may attempt forced entry, causing injury.

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