We’re thrilled to announce we’ve successfully applied for grant funding to further our work supporting swifts and other red-listed birds in the High Peak. High Peak Borough Council were offering grants to community groups with projects that can make a difference as we face the nature and climate crisis. Nature New Mills made a strong bid.
We’ll use the money to supply nest boxes close to existing colonies to help the number of birds to grow. There’ll be support for people who want to make and install their own boxes. This money also gives us the chance to help other communities in the High Peak to learn from us about how to start understanding the swifts in their towns. When we know where they’re nesting, we can protect them.
There’ll be more details in the New Year. We’ll be looking for people who are interested in joining in with surveying for swift nests, making swift boxes and becoming advisors on where best to locate them.
Please drop us a comment if it sounds like something you’d like to get involved in. You can do as much or as little as you fancy. All welcome.