Could you help us save Sheffield’s Swifts by offering them a safe place to nest?


Swifts are incredibly clean visitors and cause no concern for mess, as they never touch ground & clean their own nests every year.

 

If you have boxed uPVC or timber soffits there are more options here.

 

Get in touch for bespoke advice.

 

NB. We don’t sell any products but we’ll happily advise you every step of the way.

 

photograph of swift bricks in a variey of brick finishes
swift bricks are available to match many kinds of bricks

Swift bricks - from £36 + VAT (+ fitting).


Typical cost for brick fitting by experienced and fully insured local company Nestworks: 1 brick £148 / 2 Bricks £220 / 3 bricks £294.

photograph of a fitted swift brick below the eaves of a house
Fitted swift brick

What is a Swift Brick?

It’s a nest box which sits within the walls of a building. We love them- although a little more expensive to have fitted - they are in the building for life- which is priceless.
How is a Swift brick fitted?

A brick is removed and a matching Swift brick is slotted in it’s place. Swift bricks also give home to many
other small birds. To date, nine other species have been recorded using them. Wildlife can’t get beyond the nest chamber, and bricks don’t require any maintenance.
You or your builder can fit them, or Nestworks, can fit them for you. If you have scaffolding up it’s often the perfect opportunity to ‘stick in a brick’. We also hold neighbourhood fitting days throughout the year - savings can be made!
What next? Email us to arrange a home visit. We will advise the best location and quote within your budget. Min height required is 4.5 metres or 2 storeys. Swifts are colonial nesters, and prefer to nest close to one another, so fitting 2 or 3 bricks is ideal.

photograph of a swift coming out from within a swift brick
Swift emerging from a fitted swift brick

* Events *

All events are free to members. Non-members are asked for £3.00 to cover costs.

See Events for further information.

Indoor Events

No further indoor events in 2026

Outdoor Events

Saturday 11th July 10.30

Butterfly Walk with Stuart Davies

We will find and
identify butterflies on the wing or in foliage


Monday 14th Sept Evening

Bat Walk  – Dave Gash. Detectors provided.


Sunday 4th October 8.30 am Val Clinging – small mammal trapping weather
permitting.


Saturday 7th Nov 10.30 am

Fungi Survey with Ziggy.

Meet Totley Hall Lane SK30917941


All walks start at the end of Totley Hall Lane unless otherwise stated.
The walks will be advertised on the Facebook page, website and posters around the
area nearer each event.

Practical Conservation Sessions, led by a Ranger.

Wear suitable clothing & footwear. Tools, PPE and light refreshments are provided by the Ranger.

*  2026  *

Sunday 20th September

Saturday 17th October

Sunday 15th November

Saturday 12th December

 

*  2027  *

Sunday 10th January

Saturday 6th February

Sunday 7th March

 

Further dates will be announced when they have been agreed with the ranger.

For further information please contact FOGW Secretary and Conservation lead Andy Brewster.

 

Andrew Brewster <[email protected]>