Other wildlife events that might be of interest
Sevenoaks RSPB local Group Swift survey.
Sevenoaks RSPB Local Group is organising a Swift survey this year and would welcome members of the Kemsing Wildlife Group to help gather data and report sightings.
Swifts visit the UK from May to late July, but as with many species are in decline. The project will be in stages. This year it will be asking people to look for Swifts flying at rooftop level in their area, which could indicate birds seeking a nest site in a roofline, or actively breeding in the area. The area would be defined as a 500x500 metre area surrounding the surveyor’s property.
Maps can be provided together with a form to complete, positive or negative, following a walk in the 500x500 metre area once in May, again in June, and lastly in July.
In subsequent seasons it is hoped to place swift nest boxes in an area where the species has been seen at rooftop level. This does not involve reporting feeding flocks in the sky, as nest sites can be many miles away from feeding sites.
If you can help the RSPB with this important and valuable project, please contact Jean Nobbs at [email protected]
Sevenoaks RSPB Local Group is organising a Swift survey this year and would welcome members of the Kemsing Wildlife Group to help gather data and report sightings.
Swifts visit the UK from May to late July, but as with many species are in decline. The project will be in stages. This year it will be asking people to look for Swifts flying at rooftop level in their area, which could indicate birds seeking a nest site in a roofline, or actively breeding in the area. The area would be defined as a 500x500 metre area surrounding the surveyor’s property.
Maps can be provided together with a form to complete, positive or negative, following a walk in the 500x500 metre area once in May, again in June, and lastly in July.
In subsequent seasons it is hoped to place swift nest boxes in an area where the species has been seen at rooftop level. This does not involve reporting feeding flocks in the sky, as nest sites can be many miles away from feeding sites.
If you can help the RSPB with this important and valuable project, please contact Jean Nobbs at [email protected]