Swift nesting solutions

Vivara Pro’s swifts range provides practical, easy to use, and durable nesting solutions designed to support swifts (Apus apus) in both urban and rural environments. As traditional nesting spaces in older buildings and structures have disappeared due to modern construction practices, these purpose-built products offer safe, long-term alternatives that encourage successful breeding colonies. Designed and produced in-house, and made in Europe, Vivara Pro’s swifts range combines ecological expertise, sustainable materials such as woodstone (also known as woodcrete or wood concrete), and precision craftsmanship to deliver reliable, professional-quality results for biodiversity enhancement across the UK.

Practical, durable nesting solutions for swifts

Developed in close collaboration with ecologists, conservation organisations, and architects, Vivara Pro’s swifts range is designed to replicate the natural crevices used by the species for nesting while ensuring modern durability and minimal maintenance requirements. Each product integrates seamlessly into both existing structures and new developments.

• Practical and space-efficient design suitable for integration into walls, facades, and eaves.
• Easy to use and install — compatible with retrofit or new-build projects.
• Constructed from sustainable, weather-resistant materials for long-term outdoor use in UK climates.
• Provides safe, insulated, and predator-resistant nesting spaces tailored to swift behaviour.

Each unit is field-tested for ecological effectiveness and designed to encourage colony formation while supporting the species’ specific breeding and roosting needs.

Why support swifts?

Swifts are one of the UK’s most remarkable migratory birds, returning each year to breed in the same nesting sites. However, their numbers have declined sharply due to the loss of suitable cavities in modern buildings. Installing Vivara Pro’s swifts products helps to:

• Provide secure, long-lasting nesting opportunities in both urban and rural settings.
• Support biodiversity net gain (BNG) and local nature recovery strategies.
• Encourage colony nesting, helping to stabilise swift populations and enhance local biodiversity.

For urban planners, ecologists, and local authorities, these solutions offer a proven, low-maintenance method of integrating swift conservation into sustainable development and regeneration projects.

In-house design – made in Europe for quality and sustainability

All Vivara Pro swifts products are designed and produced in-house and made in Europe, ensuring consistent quality, sustainability, and ecological reliability. Each unit is manufactured from environmentally responsible, durable materials designed to perform over decades under UK weather conditions. Local European production minimises transport emissions and ensures a reliable supply for professional biodiversity projects.

Vivara Pro – a trusted partner in nature-inclusive design

With over 30 years of experience in nature-inclusive construction, Vivara Pro collaborates with planners, ecologists, and architects to deliver practical, research-based solutions that enhance biodiversity in the built environment. The swifts range reflects this expertise. We combine ecological insight, sustainable design, and durable engineering to achieve measurable results for wildlife conservation and sustainable planning.

In summary: Vivara Pro’s swifts range is practical, easy to use, developed in-house, and made in Europe. We provide durable, professional-grade nesting solutions that support swifts, strengthen biodiversity, and help planners and ecologists meet conservation and sustainability goals across the UK.