I live in an old farm house that is now in a built up area of Torbay. After retiring I discovered that we have swifts nesting in our attic space. Two years ago I purchased an IP Cam overlooking one of the nests. It was in an easily accessible area in the attic and managed to photograph the fledglings in the nest.

Here are some of the pictures.

Two parents at nest entrance

Earliest picture of young in nest. About 2 weeks old.

Three days later.

Five days later

twelve days later

fifteen days later with parent

As above Fifteen days later with parent.

Seventeen days later

Nineteen days later

Twenty one days later

They fledged two days later.

Only one swift returned to that nest last year and only stayed a week. That net was not used last year or this.

I have moved the cam onto another nest but am unable to take photos as it is tucked away in an difficult to access area in the attic.

This year they arrived on the 6th May 6 days earlier than last year. The first egg was laid on the 27th May 6 days later than last year.

First egg on nest 27th May 2015.