Swift Calls on CD

Swift Conservation's Calls CD + Instructions

Help Swift Conservation -
every CD & MP3 sold keeps us going!
 

These calls of nesting Swifts Apus apus recorded at Ulrich Tigges' Berlin Swift Colony should bring in Swifts to check out your nest places. Included are the "upper tones" emitted at 12-13 kHz. The CD has ten tracks, runs for about an hour & we also include a free car window badge!

"The Swift calls CD which we used 2 years ago has worked a treat. Last year the Swifts established their nest-territory; this year they took up residence in earnest. Thank you!" 

Delivery can take up to 14 days
We only supply this CD within the breeding range of the Swift Apus apus

Price by Destination - check your region for the correct price!

UK £6.00 GBP Europe £7.00 GBP Middle East & Asia £8.00 GBP

 

Swift Calls in MP3 format

For a tried and tested Swift Calls recording
to use with MP3 players
and SD card players / amplifiers

Swift Conservation's Calls MP3 + Instructions
To receive the download (an approximately 8 minute track) press the "Buy Now" button below. Orders will be fulfilled by e-mail with the MP3 file and full instructions attached
Available from us by e-mail for just £2.00 GBP
Delivery can take up to 14 days
We only supply this MP3 within the breeding range of the Swift Apus apus

Swift Artworks

 
 

Swifts and Swallows by Alison Ingram
      shown flying over the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire


Limited Edition Giclee Prints from an original oil painting by Alison Ingram
Her unique interpretations of wildlife use bold colour and design to create movement and drama


Large print on paper - image size 20" x 10" Edition of 350  £95 GBP
Small print on paper - image size 12" x 6"   Edition of 350  £45 GBP
UK postage is included


All prints are signed and numbered and come with a certificate of authenticity




Order your print by clicking here
Please mention Swift Conservation in the "Note to Seller" box when you make your order
A donation will be made to Swift Conservation for each sale via our website

Devil Birds DVD

 

Derek Bromhall's famous film on Swifts on DVD Just £10! Supplied by Gillian Westray - Swift Rehabilitator

This iconic study of the world famous Oxford Natural History Museum’s Swift colony was filmed using pioneering techniques. These observations of the hidden lifestyle of this amazing bird remain unrivalled.

Providing valuable insight that’s greatly needed to help further their conservation, this re-mastered DVD version is being sold to both fascinate and educate.

£10 each - any profits will be used for Swift rehabilitation

 French-language version now available £10 + postage 

To e-mail an order click on this Swift    Remember to add your address! 

"Designing for Biodiversity"
RIBA Publishing - Bat Conservation Trust
A technical guide for new and existing buildings
Kelly Gunnell, Brian Murphy and Dr Carol Williams

ISBN 9781859464915

Practical authoritative guidance and professional architects' drawings form the basis of this fully revised and invaluable work on how to accommodate the essential co-domestic species, Swifts included, in new buildings. In today's environment no architect or developer can afford to be without a copy.

Order your copy from the RIBA Bookshop for £35.00 - click here

John Stimpson's
     Low-cost Swift Nestboxes

Low cost UK-made plywood Swift Nest Boxes
Over 13,000 sold!
Two models available:
Plywood Zeist £13.00 & UPVC/Plywood Heat and Rain resistant Model 30 £15.00 plus p&p

John Stimpson makes proven (see photo on the left with a Swift chick visible in the box) plywood nestboxes for use under eaves and on walls.

He supplies two models: one for under eaves (illustrated left in use) and one with an angled waterproof insulated heat-resistant white upvc roof for use on open walls, supplied as a self-assembly flatpack (illustrated in situ left below).

The entry hole size should exclude Starlings.

Add a MDF nest form (lower right) for £1-00 plus postage - this simple device has been shown to speed take-up time by nesting Swifts by a year!

Both are obtainable from

John Stimpson on 01353 740451
or by e-mail ( click here )

The RSPB's
     solid wood Swift Nestbox

Low cost UK-made wood Swift Nest Box £29.99 + p&p

This solid wood nest box ref no: R402646 can be purchased from the RSPB's online shop  and by calling 0845 1 200 501

Rot-proof nest boxes guaranteed for 25 years use
Colony box sizes and their prices

Filcris Ltd

 

UK-made Swift Nest Boxes made from long-lasting recycled plastic plank - available assembled or as flat-packs

Filcris Recycled Materials Ltd. make plastic nestboxes, amongst them the new "Cambourne" pattern for use in exposed locations. The hole sizes should exclude Starlings and the plywood floor lining should absorb any excess moisture.
The boxes cost from £42.00 (flat pack) to £53.40 (assembled) including VAT and can be obtained from
Filcris Ltd. The Old Fire Station, Broadway, Bourn, Cambridge CB23 2TA
tel: 01954 718327    e-mail: sales@filcris.co.uk   web: www.filcris.co.uk
 
 Filcris will also make up bespoke designs for special situations - ask them for details.

 
Habi-Sabi
flat pack boxes

A double nest place prefabricated Swift nest box
that arrives flat packed and is easily assembled

Made from recycled foam insulation board, the box weights about 5 kg. External dimensions when assembled are 73cm long x 22cm wide x 24cm deep. The base plate is reversible, so you may fit the entrance holes outward or wall facing. Each entrance hole  is 65 x 32mm. The box is designed to be fixed directly to an exterior wall. We suggest you seal all joints and lugs with exterior-type "Gripfill" adhesive when assembling to assure the box stays weather-proof in exposed locations. Boxes are shipped flatpack in a double wall recycled cardboard box ( 75 x 27 x 6cm ). Each comes with an assembly manual.

This camera-ready box costs £59.95 including VAT
GN Cedar Swift Box (camera ready) http://gardenature.co.uk/product/swift-nest-box-camera-ready

Gardenature Ltd

 Mention Swift Conservation when you order for a 10% discount!

Gardenature
Long-lasting wooden Swift Nest Boxes
made from 21mm Redwood Cedar & Marine Plywood
Entrance hole: 55 x 32mm. Box measurements Length: 460mm Depth: 180mm Width: 180mm. The front panel can be completely removed for easy access, the roof has a slight incline to quickly disperse water and there are two drain holes in the nestbox floor.
This camera-ready (install your own cctv camera) nest  box costs £59.95 including VAT

A High Resolution B&W, Audio and Night Vision CCTV Camera can be installed in this box Please let Gardenature know if you wish to order the box with a built in camera system, both wired and radio-linked types are available

Swift Box with wired camera: http://gardenature.co.uk/product/swift-nest-box-with-camera-system

The Manthorpe Swift Brick has been developed for Manthorpe Building Products and the RSPB by Dick Newell of Action for Swifts, to provide a simple easily installed nest box that lets Swifts nest within the walls of modern houses. This nest box takes the place of just a single brick.

• Low cost - from about £15.00 each
• Supplier - call 01924 438112 or click here Ian Firth Hardware
  
• Coloured face blends in with surrounding brickwork

Simple to install, can be fitted quickly during bricklaying
Integral nest concave provides ideal point for nest building
29 x 65 mm opening leads into the entry tunnel
413 cm2 floor gives maximum habitable living space within the wall
A built-in cavity tray protects against water ingress 
Nest area has integral drainage to keep it dry

BIRD BRICK HOUSES
Integral Swift Bricks




 

Above: a Bird Brick Houses Swift brick is shown on its own, and inserted into the eaves of a building, where it is exceptionally discreet.

The Bird Brick House fits into the outside skin of most 75mm brickwork courses and only protrudes 25mm (Swift box or 65mm) into the cavity. At the bottom there are two drainage holes that allow moisture to drain into the wall cavity.

Bird Brick Houses, Willow Cottage, Harebeating Lane,
Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1EP
Mobile : 07415 067051  Land line: 01323 849322
e-mail : Enquiries@birdbrickhouses.co.uk
Web site:  http://www.birdbrickhouses.co.uk/  

These were used by Swifts at the new Public Library
in Antrim in Summer 2013!

UK-made Swift Nest Brick "Eco Habitat for Swifts"
Discrete and attractive terracotta box ideal for new and restored buildings
Insert under eaves or in high walls - Terracotta & recycled plastic plank
Available in smooth red, blue & cream clays
Size 326mm x 140mm x 140mm
Product code UNQ.SWIFT01 £POA
Made to order - takes 10 to 14 days
www.ibstock.com
sales 0844 800 4575
design advice 0844 800 4576
technical services 0844 800 4577
literature and samples 0844 800 4578
Ibstock Brick Ltd. Cattybrook Sales Office
Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4BX

N H B S
Suppliers of
Schwegler Swift Nest Boxes & Swift Bricks
& many other models too

 Access the concise Schwegler catalogue here


Order the full NHBS Catalogue here


NHBS    Phone - 01803 865913
e-mail     customer.services@nhbs.com
Web        http://www.nhbs.com/about/contact_us.php
mail        NHBS, 2-3 Wills Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5XN UK

Concrete Swift Brick (No 25)

Ideal for new-build sites, also useful for replacing lost nest-places in existing buildings, they are fitted into brick, stone or block-work walls, and may be painted to match the wall or faced with plaster or pebble dash to match the existing finish.

265mm wide x 220mm deep x 180mm high £POA 

Lightweight Swift Box Type 1A

The lightweight nesting box is ideal for inclusion in insulation systems on exterior walls. The protruding, righ-shaped entrance enables the box to be easily installed flush with the wall surface, leaving only the entrance visible within the plastered wall finish.

The design makes nest-checking easier for the birds, even if the external wall presents a smooth surface, as they can cling to the exposed lip. No aperture for cleaning is provided  because this is not necessary if the box is occupied by Swifts.

Features:  No cleaning required - Ideal for Swifts - Constructed with breathable Woodcrete™- Backed by a 25 year guarantee

Dimensions: W 340mm x H 135mm x D 150mm (plus 17mm for the protruding entrance ring)

Weight: 2.7kg approx.

Delta Box (No 604)

Designed for use inside eaves, on parapets or balconies, anywhere it will be undisturbed. Can be fitted internally with an anti-Starling entrance tunnel. £POA

Single & Double Louvre boxes (Nos 16 & 1MF)

Designed to mimic bell-tower louvres, these are for fixing on or within exterior walls, towers and spires.
Single: 240mm high x 430mm wide x 225mm deep £POA
Double: 460mm high x 430mm wide x 225mm deep £POA

The photo shows the Double Chamber version model 1MF in use on Camden Town Hall at King's Cross.

Eaves Nest Boxes (Nos 17 & 18)

For fitting beneath eaves on domestic houses or any building with sufficiently high and wide eaves
No 17 (on the left) 152mm high x 340mm wide x 150mm deep £POA
No 18 (on the right) 210mm high x 552mm wide x 210mm deep £POA
The photo shows six Swift nest boxes in place on the Bugs House at London Zoo, Regent's Park.

 
Plastic nest boxes for installation in retro-insulated walls - made in the Czech Republic

Designed for use together with insulation "bats" applied to external walls, and then plastered over to give a smooth finish, these innovative lightweight weatherproof boxes are capable of being fitted under eaves too, and they provide snug nesting space at very low cost.

UK models are fitted with an inner plywood floor lining and a Starling resistant entrance.

We are investigating the possibility of making a flat fronted box of the same material for flush-fitting - we hope to have some news of this soon.
 

       

For further information and to place orders:
Please contact: Richard Andel  Marketing Consultant  Elis-Plast spol. s.r.o.  www.elisplast.cz 

    

Vivara Pro
                   

WoodStone ® Built-in Swift Boxes and Bricks

Code 90068
Price: £24.95  Guaranteed 10 years
Dimensions Width 33cm x Height 19cm x Depth 16cm
Material - Cement and wood fibre mix
Sales: Telephone: 0800 731 2820      sales@birdfood.co.uk    www.birdfood.co.uk

Left: Made from a cement and wood fibre mixture this nest-brick is intended for insertion into walls at five metres or above from ground level, in an area providing clear air-space. This box can be opened for occasional cleaning and/or checking in winter.

Vivara Pro
                   

See the Vivara Pro catalogue here: http://www.vivarapro.com/brochure/

Other Swift nest box types are now available - you can view them in this catalogue

Code 90060   Price: £24.95  Guaranteed 10 years
Dimensions Width 31cm x Height 17cm x Depth 17cm
Material - Cement and wood fibre mix
Sales: Telephone: 0800 731 2820     
sales@birdfood.co.uk    www.birdfood.co.uk

Left: Made from a cement and wood fibre mixture this nest-brick is intended for insertion into walls at five metres or above from ground level, in an area providing clear air-space. This box once fitted requires no further maintenance, and may be plastered over, leaving only the entrance hole visible.

Two of CJ Wildlife / Vivara Pro's other swift nest boxes and bricks are below:

Above left: Code 90738 for fitting under eaves £29.95
Above right: Code 90059 for fitting behind walls leaving a 30mm x 75mm slot for Swifts' access £24.95

 Nest Box CCTV Systems from

"Spy Camera CCTV"
                                         

 https://www.spycameracctv.com/spy/wildlife-cameras/bird-box-cameras/

Spy Camera CCTV
0117 325 2470
Open 24 Seven Limited
Unit 3 Netham View Industrial Park
Netham Road
Bristol
BS5 9PQ

Visit the link above to see a good selection of cameras and associated equipment designed for use in bird nest boxes - the web site holds a lot of useful information and
you can phone them for more.

Check Voucher Codes online for the possibility of discounts.

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