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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24754
Received: 30/10/2017
Respondent: RSPB
Agent: RSPB
Tall buildings around the waterfront which have integrated swift-bricks within them will undoubtedly increase the vibrancy of the waterfront area.
Swifts have declined by 51% since the mid-1990s. They are the fastest bird in direct flight. Only landing to nest. They are the epitomy of "vibrant".
The RSPB in conjunction with Barretts has worked with Manthorpe building products and Action for Swifts to design and produce a low-cost integrated swift-brick (c.£20)
The presence of swifts using integrated nest-bricks within the tall buildings around the waterfront, will undoubtedly enhance the vibrancy of the area. Swifts are the fastest bird in direct flight and apart from when they land to nest, spend their entire life in the air (eating, sleeping and mating). Their presence in communities is a true sign of summer and their high speed "screaming" parties around roof-tops provide an incredible, natural exhilarating display. They are the epitomy of & quot;vibrant".
They are in the UK for only three months of the year and are almost completely reliant on us providing places for them to nest in appropriate buildings. Since the 1990's the UK has lost over half its population of swifts. Urgent action is required to save them.
The RSPB in conjunction with Barretts has worked with Manthorpe building products and Action for Swifts to design and produce a low-cost integrated swift-brick (c.£20)