#57: Common Swift

The Common Swift is in decline. Jamie Wyver of the RSPB tells us how we can help this awesome little bird. Also, as the RSPB celebrates its 130th Anniversary, Jamie tells us more about the conservation work that it does.   Bird Described: Common Swift   Previous episodes mentioned: Big Blind Walk at: bit.ly/CasualBirder25 And find Jamie’s interview about the Big Garden Birdwatch at bit.ly/CasualBirder11   Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasualBirderPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualbirderpodcast/ or join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CasualBirderPodcast/   Thanks to: Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The Drones for letting me use 'Short Sleeved Shirt' as my theme music. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net   Additional material   Link for Swift nest boxes: https://shopping.rspb.org.uk/garden-bird-nest-boxes/rspb-swift-nest-box.html?ClickType=Image&ListType=&ListName=&Position=22   Link for garden projects - Swift box: https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/give-nature-a-home-in-your-garden/garden-activities/createahighhomeforswifts/   Swift FactSheet from the RSPB: https://www.rspb.org.uk/globalassets/downloads/documents/conservation--sustainability/help-swifts/amazing-swift-facts.pdf   For in-depth information about Swifts, do also visit: https://www.swift-conservation.org/   Contributions from: Kate from Strange Animals Podcast    Suzy’s Garden 2019 List (as at 10th Feb 2019) Blackbird Redwing Blue Tit Chaffinch Collared Dove Dunnock Great Tit Greenfinch House Sparrow Magpie Red-Legged Partridge Robin Starling Wood Pigeon Rook Goldfinch Sparrowhawk