Swift boxes, paintings and book for Sale
I have been recommending Peak Boxes since Lester Hartmann started his nest box business about 10 years ago. He heard about what I had been doing in Bristol and asked me for my advice on swift box design. After many discussions some of his very first swift boxes included many of my successful design features. Originally Peak Boxes were made of sustainable ply, but like me he has always been open to new ideas. He and his team have recently created a new generation of swift box. They are made using 3D printers with a blend of corn starch and wood shavings. Like their previous designs they still include some of the features I suggested, such as landing strips and nest cups with feathers. However this new Gen#2 Range also have new features that he has spent years in designing, such as integrated air-pocket insulation and an air-flow system. Take a look at Peak Boxes website for more details of their innovative designs.
If you would like to buy a swift box then please order direct from Peak Boxes
Bristol Swifts receives no financial gain for recommending Peak Boxes, which is a family run business based in the Peak District.
Jonathan Pomroy – Wildlife & Landscape Artist
Jonathan Pomroy is a talented wildlife and landscape artist, but that’s not how I got to know him. I first became aware of Jonathan when he wrote this wonderful article about attracting swifts to his home near Bradford-upon-Avon, see this link. That was over fifteen years ago and it still remains one of the best thing I’ve ever read about swifts. At that time I was just beginning my own ‘swift journey’ and I was looking to others for inspiration. I was so enthralled by what he had done that I just had to meet up with him. We’ve been good friends ever since.
Jane and I love all his paintings and sketches. Like all brilliant artists he captures the true essence of whatever subject he draws. He is fascinated by all wildlife, but swifts are his real passion. He has kindly given us permission to show a selection of his beautiful swift sketches.
If you would like to see more of Jonathan’s work or buy his cards, paintings or prints then please go to this link.
Justin Anderson – Children’s Author and Swift film maker
In 2023 we were contacted by Justin a local swift enthusiast and children’s author. He came over to ask advice about putting boxes up on his house, he also mentioned that he was in the process of writing a book about swifts for children, aged 4- 8 years. We spent a lovely afternoon chatting with him about swifts. His book was been published and we think it’s really lovely and we’re sure our grandchildren will love it when they get a bit older. Here is a link to buy ‘Super Swifts – The Small Bird with Amazing Powers’ by Justin Anderson.
In 2026 Justin produced a film made with Duncan Parker called The ‘Other’ Taylor Swift which highlights the tireless work of Swift rehabber Louise Bentley. It’s a wonderful film, beautifully shot which shows why rehabbers like Louise dedicate so much of their time and energy looking after these special birds. Some of the amazing footage of swifts in flight was filmed around our house. The ending is so heartwarming it may bring a tear to your eye. To see the film click on this https://theothertaylorswift.org/ and scroll down to WATCH FILM click on that link and enter password swiftsanctuary123.