The Birds

Did you know that swifts spend almost their entire lives in the air? They only land to build nests and raise their young.

They even sleep while flying!

The Common Swift

Apus Apus

17–18 cm

BODY LENGHT

38–42 cm

WINGSPAN

30–50 g

BODY WEIGHT

≥ 20 years

LIFESPAN

Migration Pattern

May to September:
Swifts arrive in European cities to breed, filling the skies with their distinctive calls.

October to April:
They migrate to sub-Saharan Africa, traveling over 14,000 km roundtrip each year.

Source: wikipedia

Common swifts are highly social colonial birds that prefer to nest in groups and return year after year to the same breeding colonies.

Modern buildings lack the crevices and gaps that swifts traditionally used for nesting. Building renovations often seal these spaces, eliminating nesting sites.

These birds are literally being pushed out of our cities. In the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN Red List), the Common Swift is classified as NT (Near Threatened), indicating a declining population (assessment conducted in December 2020).

Providing artificial nest boxes is crucial for their survival in urban areas.

Swift populations have declined significantly across Europe!

Modern buildings lack the crevices and gaps that swifts traditionally used for nesting. Building renovations often seal these spaces, eliminating nesting sites.

Swifts are “clean” birds that do not pollute their surroundings, which helps avoid concerns among residents.

On the contrary, they evoke many positive emotions: they play an important role in urban ecosystems and help maintain ecological balance by feeding on various insects, mainly mosquitoes.

Friendly neighbors

One swift can catch up to 20,000 insects per day!

The swift and its high-pitched “swy-y-yr-r-r-r... swy-y-yr-r-r-r...” call are one of the symbols of our summer.

Every BIRD•DoT unit is designed following expert ornithological guidelines. By choosing our products, you're not just creating beautiful facade art — you're providing essential habitat for these remarkable birds.

Optimal Dimensions

Each box meets exact specifications for swift nesting.

Easy Installation

Designed for straightforward mounting on facades.

Weather resistant

Durable materials protect nests through all seasons.

Low Maintenance

Swifts keep their nests clean; minimal upkeep required.

Colony structure

The grouped nest boxes significantly increases the likelihood of attracting colony-breeding swifts.

Inspiration and Education

The façade artworks draw positive attention to the problematic and help raise awareness.