Existing Nests Need Protection

A 15-year study by the RSPB confirms that most swifts attempt to return to the same nesting site each Spring, with 94% of surveyed birds using the same nesting site as the previous year. 

This shows just how important it is to protect existing nest sites. 

More information on the study can be found here:

https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/swifts-really-are-loyal-to-their-nesting-site-research-confirms