THE SWIFTS ARE BACK

AFTER nine months of flight since they leaving their nest, Swifts were over Corwen, Llanfair TH, RSPB Conwy and Aber Ogwen at the weekend.

- With Julian Hughes

They use the same nest site in roof spaces each year, but scaffolding can prevent access to their homes.

The RSPB has reminded householders and building companies that active nests are protected by law and encouraged people to report screaming parties and nests on swiftmapper.org.uk.

Meanwhile, the Senedd Petitions Committee urged Welsh Government to take a cross-departmental approach to a call by more than 10,000 people for Swift Bricks to be mandatory on all new buildings in Wales.