Swifts Awareness Event, Helmsley 8 July

Jonathan Pomroy presents this event at NGalleries in Helmsley on July 8th, 2023 for Swift Awareness Week.

Jonathan Pomroy has worked to record details of the Swift populations and habits in our area for many years. Which has in turn helped to support and protect swifts in North Yorkshire and why we are linking with a charity to help with their work to protect and rehab swifts https://www.startbirding.co.uk/leeds-swifts/

Swifts are in decline sadly and this is an opportunity to find out more of these beautiful birds or what to do if you found one on the ground! NGalleries is organising the following event to promote awareness.

Exhibition watercolour paintings by Jonathan Pomroy.

Guided walk led by Jonathan duration 45 mins to enjoy watching swifts around the town,

Demonstration sketching when we return materials provided.

Helmsley may have a healthy population but the reality is that swift populations have declined by 58% in the last 25 years. Along with house martins they were added to the Birds of Conservation Concern Red List in 2021. By installing nest boxes Helmsley Swifts are securing nest sites for many pairs of swifts, but crucially they are also surveying the town for existing nest sites. The organisation wants to educate people how to spot a swift nest site – if for example a roof needs refurbishing we can advise on preserving that site or providing alternative nesting opportunities.

NGalleries offers a fine viewpoint to watch swifts and house martins above Helmsley. For more information, contact:

NGalleries, 7 Barkers Yard, Helmsley, YO62 5DR
Tel: 01439 772 010 & 07900 998242. www.ngalleries.co.uk.