The Swift Station
History
Our Swift station is dedicated exclusively to the rescue and rehabilitation of migratory birds, such as swifts, swallows and housemartins due to the real threat of extinction and lack of specialists who follow good practices and optimal protocol.
Common swifts feed upon insects solely. Feeding any alternative will have serious consequences and, worse yet, death!!
A small voluntary team of dedicated transporters support the rescue of grounded swifts and transport them directly to our Swift station based in Kent. Gabo Wildlife works closely with SPARE and Swift Conservation to help raise awarness about the issues our migratory birds face.
We provide expert rehabilitation and high standards of care, working alongside two expert avian surgeons and following optimal protocol to give these magnificent birds a second chance at life on the wing.
