Swift by name, swift by nature

The word ‘swift’, as an adjective, is a synonym of ‘fast’. But ‘swift’ is also a noun. A swift is a bird which I begin looking for from my window here in Madrid at this time of year. It’s still a bit early to be honest, but as a symbol of the coming summer the first swift of the year is a welcome sight. The natural world is an important part of our ‘Hello April’ fact and activity sheet. Click on the swifts in flight (they can fly continuously for 10 months!) below to access it and HERE for a really nice short video about swifts and how they coexist with communities in the UK. (Ed Taylor)