Leeds Swifts Roadshow 2025: a year in the life of a swift

Leeds Swifts Roadshow 2025: a year in the life of a swift

  • UNDER 16 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Join local conservationists Leeds Swifts for an illustrated talk about the much loved but disappearing common swift.

By Linda Jenkinson

Date and time

Thu, 8 May 2025 19:00 - 20:30 GMT+1.

Location

Swillington Village Hall

Church Lane Swillington LS26 8DX United Kingdom

Agenda

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

A Year in the Life of a Swift

Leeds Swifts

An illustrated talk by Leeds Swifts followed by a question and answer session.

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
  • UNDER 16 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
  • Free venue parking

Leeds Swifts Roadshow 2025: A year in the life of a swift

Event Location: Swillington Village Hall, Church Lane, Swillington, Leeds LS26 8DX

Join us for an exciting journey through the fascinating world of swifts! A Year in the Life of a Swift will take you on a whirlwind adventure as we explore the life of these incredible birds. From their migratory patterns to their unique breeding behaviours, this event will leave you in awe of nature's wonders. You'll see video footage of swifts in the nest, learn about the rehabilitation of grounded adults and chicks and discover how you can help to protect this enigmatic but endangered bird.

Tickets are free but donations welcome

https://www.gofundme.com/f/leeds-swifts

Don't miss out on this in-person experience. See you there!

Organised by

Linda Jenkinson

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