Inmates at Dumfries prison have been building bird nesting boxes to help bolster the population of common swifts in the region. It is part of the Save our Swifts campaign which is being launched by ...

Swifts prefer to nest in small cracks and crevices in buildings, and the widespread use of uPVC soffits and fascia boards has dramatically reduced the availability of suitable nest sites. For swifts, ...

A farmer is calling for more action to protect swifts - and is urging people to install swift bricks to give the birds somewhere safe to nest. The birds are in danger of extinction in the UK, with ...

The UK government has announced reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework, which will require new builds in England ...