Screaming Swifts | Living Life on the Fly

Every summer, swifts return to our skies, screaming overhead in joyful, acrobatic flight. But behind their spectacular aerial displays lies a stark reality: these much-loved birds are in serious decline. Join ranger Rosie Holdsworth in Sheffield as she meets two swift lovers doing everything they can to keep them flying high.  [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure.  Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more.  Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor.  www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/  Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts  ProductionPresenter: Rosie HoldsworthProducer and sound designer: Nikki RuckContributors Flora JeferzadeChet CuñagoDiscover moreFind out more about swift conservation at Sheffield Swift Network  Find out about swift bricks and boxes at Action for Swifts Follow us @wildtalesnt Instagram accountIf you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]