Mark Smyth's 6th May video

The left bird is very nervous having just spent 9 months flying to and from southern Africa. The fluttering wings are supposed to mean it's looking for reassurance from it's mate by getting it to preen his/her head. The scream is asking if the other bird is the mate from last year.

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency

Learn more about Northern Ireland's breeding colonies and watch a swift video.

Swifts at the Crescent Arts Centre

YouTube videos of the NIEA's Peter Cush talking about the refurbishment of The Crescent Arts Centre in Belfast.

Kerry Leonard on Swifts

The Swift has been Amber listed as the UK population has declined 25-50% in the last 15 years.

NIEA Biodiverstiy Correspondents

In conjunction with Breathing Places NIEA is asking for your biodiversity stories.

Swift Conservation

Keeping the skies alive. Check out their amazing gallery.