I am pleased to say that we have now organised a talk about swifts and enhancing our urban biodiversity for February. This event will be hosted in partnership with Swift Conservation UK and Lewisham Council.
If you would like to attend please register your free place on eventbrite using the following link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swifts-enhancing-urban-biodiversity-tickets-41274222310
Event Description
An illustrated talk by Edward Mayer of Swift Conservation
This talk should be useful for planners, developers, architects, bird-watchers, nature-lovers and anyone with an interest in how we live in our towns and cities.
Edward Mayer of Swift Conservation will give brief overview of the basics of urban biodiversity support, swift migration/ecology, reason for decline, habitat requirements, artificial nest boxes, issues, and constraints
Swifts are our fastest bird in level flight, and by far the most acrobatic and exciting. They bring amazing aerial displays to even the grimmest city centre.
By encouraging and supporting this bird urban skies can be transformed, and in turn, urban biodiversity and its many benefits promoted. We urgently need to support and enhance urban biodiversity, not just for our own health, but also for the health of the planet.
Edward will show the reasons for the Swift’s decline plus what we can do to save it. Topics covered will include basic biology, habitat and nesting requirements, with examples of easy, cost effective nest place projects.
To find out more about Forest Hill SE23 & Lewisham Borough Swift Group please visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1700377583561148/
