Ealing Swifts are on their way back
Local Swift colony [Video credit: Emily Gardner] May is just around the corner, and we are eagerly anticipating the return of our beloved Ealing swifts. After a challenging 2024 season …
Winter is Here!
With the frost and snow in November, it feels like winter has well and truly arrived. As we layer on the jumpers and crank up the heating, our local wildlife …
Saving A Red-Listed Bird: The Swift Project Taking Flight In Ealing
Introduction In recent years, the decline in the population of Swifts, one of our most captivating birds, has been a cause for concern among conservationists. Swifts are known for their …
Species Focus: Common Swift
Scientific name: Apus apusConservation status: Classified in the UK as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected by The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 There are …
