Study confirms swifts return to the same nesting sites each year
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Study confirms swifts return to the same nesting sites each year

26 Jun 2026 · Originally published 26 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: Migrating swifts loyally return every year to nests in buildings, study finds
A 15-year study in Devon has shown that 94% of swifts return to the exact same nest site annually, demonstrating a stronger loyalty to their home than to their breeding partners. As the species faces a 70% population decline due to the loss of traditional nesting spots, these findings highlight the necessity of installing swift bricks in new developments to help secure their future.
Source: The Guardian UK Devon
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