Swift nest reportedly thrown in skip during house renovations in South Tyneside
Conservationists in South Tyneside are investigating the destruction of swift nests during council-led house renovations. A single swiftlet was rescued, but experts fear multiple nests were discarded in a skip, violating wildlife protection laws.
The single swiftlet is recovering at a shelter after being found in a badly damaged nest. Photograph: Sue Hope and Laura Crompton The single swiftlet is recovering at a shelter after being found in a badly damaged nest. Photograph: Sue Hope and Laura Crompton Birds Swift nest reportedly thrown in skip during house renovations in South Tyneside Conservationists fear more nests may have been destroyed during work on Jarrow houses by council-appointed contractor
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