Surrey swift nesting site demolished during breeding season, campaigners say
By
Sandra Laville
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Summary
A building in Surrey known as one of the UK's most significant nesting sites for swifts (among the country's most at-risk birds) was demolished by housebuilder Hill Group during the nesting season (March-August). Footage shows swifts attempting to return to their destroyed nests. Campaigners argue this incident exposes major weaknesses in wildlife protection laws regarding development projects.
Key quotes
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Footage captured last week shows swifts attempting to return to nests in the building, which was known to be home to one of the largest populations of the bird.
Campaigners say builders' demolition of nest site highlights weak protection of wildlife from development
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