Swifts

Swift, Swifter, Swiftest

Swifts are one of the last migratory birds to arrive in the UK and one of the first to leave. They are …

These Swifts aren’t really in formation. In fact there’s only one Swift. I took five photographs in swift succession and merged them …

They’re small, fast and easily confused. How do you tell Swifts, Swallows, House Martins and Sand Martins apart? Firstly, Swallows, House Martins …

2020 is a year which will be difficult to forget for those of us lucky enough to still be alive. For me, …

In 2020 I managed two trips to Orkney. I did it by self-isolating for two weeks before travelling and then taking all …

There’s a Swift at Noup Head on Westray. Swifts are called that for a reason. Can you see the fly it’s about …

I’ve been to Challacombe Farm before: It’s teeming with animals for food and fun: I popped back to see what was around …

I love Swifts. Swifts and Swallows are the product of convergent evolution and aren’t closely related to one another. The closest relatives …

My son has a specific photograph in mind and he wants to get it. He’s a very driven young man. The location’s …

There are two Barn Swallows resting in the tree up ahead. That’s good. I’d like to photograph them and they’ve been flying …

It’s the morning we leave Matera and we want to squeeze every last drop of joy out of the place. It may …

I’m used to seeing Swifts in Devon, high in blue skies, screaming. I spotted some recently in Reading, flying to and from …