The UK government has announced reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework, which will require new builds in England ...
In recent years, more and more streets have been named Skylark Lane or Swift Avenue – but the numbers of these birds are ...
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 ...
However, research by the bird charity RSPB warns that many of these species are on the decline in the wild. Find out more ...
Wildlife enthusiasts have introduced swift boxes to several church buildings in Essex to try to encourage the endangered birds to nest there. Boxes have been installed in St Bartholomew's Church in ...