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Welcome to the Sheffield Swift Network. We are registered charity dedicated to swift protection in the city of Sheffield. Our aim is to try and halt and even reverse the catastrophic decline of these amazing red-listed birds, by pursuing several initiatives at any one time. Let’s make Sheffield a true Swift City!

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Nest Box Package Offer – Spring 2026

Nest Box Package Offer – Spring 2026

Artificial Nests Boost Threatened Swift Populations! Take advantage of this Swift Nest Box Offer from our friends at Nestworks and give these precious, fast-declining birds a safe place to have their chicks. Special Offer includes: Hurry, this special offer ends on 1st March 2026, so don’t miss your chance to help swifts this year. To…

sheffieldswiftnetwork's avatar by sheffieldswiftnetwork January 15, 2026January 16, 2026
Not just for Christmas!

Not just for Christmas!

Swift Bricks – they’re not just for swifts, and they’re not just for brick built houses! As Christmas approaches why not consider gifting a future of swifts swooping over your rooftop for summers to come? A swift brick is a fantastic gift for nature lovers and of course a priceless gift for Swifts, House Sparrows,…

sheffieldswiftnetwork's avatar by sheffieldswiftnetwork November 16, 2025
Future proof your home for swifts – here’s how!

Future proof your home for swifts – here’s how!

We at the Sheffield Swift Network have learnt quite alot over the years about what’s working and what’s not for our swifts. The result is our new guidance that we hope you find invaluable if you’d like to join the growing number of people wanting to help these amazing birds. You will also be helping…

sheffieldswiftnetwork's avatar by sheffieldswiftnetwork June 27, 2025June 28, 2025

Sheffield Swift Network is a registered charity: England and Wales no 1212588
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