Swifts are one of our most iconic and magical birds, migrating thousands of miles every year to raise their families here in the UK. They make great neighbours, are steeped in folklore and have lived with us for countless generations.

BUT, they're in big trouble, for various reasons - one of the main ones being loss of nest sites. They rely on us for their homes - cracks and crevices in our eaves and roofs, where they raise their chicks every summer. Renovations and 'improvements' are forcing them out of existing houses, while new builds are bereft of nesting sites.

Leeds Swifts - a community of amazing volunteers - are doing great things to help Swifts survive and prosper, by creating nest sites (Swift boxes), working with schools, campaigning, care and rehab (raising and releasing orphaned chicks), raising awareness and generally being Swift Champions.

£1000 pays for a full year of Swift, Swallow and Martin rehab - costs include food for the birds, heating, washing and cleaning and transport costs for collecting injured Swifts from across our area.

THANK YOU for your support!