About Us
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Chirk Swifts and House Martins is a community conservation project set up to help change the fate of declining Swift and House Martin populations. Since 2021, we have created over 100 nesting spaces for Swifts and House Martins, including 4 nest boxes in St Mary's Church in Chirk. And we won't stop there. We hold regular events in the summer to encourage more local people to enjoy the wildlife on their doorstep, and inspire people to help these amazing little birds.
Swift and House Martin numbers have fallen by over 50% in the past 30 years in the UK, placing them on the red list for conservation. By raising awareness, installing bespoke nest boxes and protecting existing nest sites, we can all help turn the tides on their falling numbers.
Chirk Swifts and House Martins offers free home surveys to help you begin your own Swift and House Martin colonies. Get in touch to find out how you can help these incredible birds. Together we can help raise awareness of our wonderful migrant birds and provide suitable nesting spaces for them to raise their families.
Let's keep the summer skies alive!