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Protecting Derbyshire's Swifts.

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Hands-on conservation. Practical solutions. Community action.

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 Our Challenge 

Each summer, Swifts make a 14,000-mile round trip from Africa to Britain to nest. For generations they have nested in the small gaps and cavities within our buildings.

But as buildings are repaired and modernised, these spaces are disappearing. Unless we act to protect and replace them, future summers may be missing the sound of Swifts overhead.

Find out more about our challenge

 What We Do 

 Derbyshire Swift Conservation works to protect and restore Swift populations across the county—both directly with our stakeholders, and together with our communities.
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Direct Action

Working to preserve and create nesting sites with our partners across Derbyshire.
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Community Action

Working within Derbyshire to connect and empower communities to make an impact
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Information Hub

Providing guidance and support to everyone interested in supporting our swifts.
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 Ways To 
 Get Involved 

Our communities are integral to our efforts, and we can’t do it without you. Even the smallest action helps us make big impact.

  • Become a swift surveyor
  • Install a swift box or brick
  • Follow our socials
  • Support us with a regular donation
  • Attend a talk, walk or training session
  • Get advice for renovations
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 Ways To 
 Get Involved 

Our communities are integral to our efforts, and we can’t do it without you. Even the smallest action helps us make big impact.

  • Become a swift surveyor
  • Install a swift box or brick
  • Follow our socials
  • Support us with a regular donation
  • Attend a talk, walk or training session
  • Get advice for renovations
Volunteer with us
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 Our Events 

We run events and training days to support our mission across Derbyshire all year round. Look out for one near you.

Bells for Birds week Together, we can celebrate Swifts returning to Derbyshire

Bells For Birds

Bells for Birds is a growing Derbyshire born tradition inviting communities to celebrate the Swifts' return by ringing bells, sharing sightings, and making more space for Swifts.

 

Celebrate by ringing bells in your local area when you see your first returning Swift between 2-10 May 2026.

 

Bells for birds is a partnership between Derbyshire Swift Conservation, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and Derby Nature Collective.

Submit your sighting
24 May 2026

Tideswell Swift Walk

In 2025, Tideswell Swift surveyors counted 26 Swift nests in Tideswell village - an important process since unless we ...

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22 May 2026

SAW events in Derbyshire

UK Swift Awareness Week (SAW) 2026 is almost upon us! Here's a round-up of what's planned for Derbyshire so far:

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27 April 2026

DSC are heading to Attenborough Nature Reserve!

Derbyshire Swift Conservation are delighted to announce that we'll be hosting a stall at this year's SkyDancer Day at ...

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 News & Impact 

Find out what we've been up to, our recent achievements, and read about new opportunities to get involved with our work.

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 Our Founding Partners 

We could only exist with the support of our partners, and to them we are extremely grateful.

DSCFounding Partner - Heritage Fund
DSCFounding Partner - Breedon Group
DSCFounding Partner - Derbyshire Dales DC