This summer’s record-breaking heat has triggered a shocking surge in grounded swifts, with rescue teams caring for up to fifty fledglings in a single day—far surpassing past years. These aerial marvels, which spend nearly their entire lives in flight and nest in urban buildings, are now facing a deadly double threat: habitat loss from modern renovations and extreme heat forcing chicks to leave nests prematurely. Swift SOS reports nearly 800 casualties across the UK, mostly in London, as volunteers race to rehydrate and feed each bird until they reach 40 grams before release. With swifts already down 60% since the 90s, this crisis highlights the urgent need for conservation—and the deep human connection to these summer sky dancers.
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