As part of Swift Awareness Week 2026, discover the remarkable journey of one of our most extraordinary summer visitors. From spending almost their entire lives on the wing to flying thousands of miles between Africa and the UK, swifts are incredible birds that rely on our homes to nest. Find out why they need our help and how simple actions can support their future in Guildford.

On Friday 19th September, ZERO went batty with a sell-out Bat Walk & Talk along the River Wey. Led by Surrey Bat Group with Guildford Walk Fest, participants discovered the UK’s 18 bat species, tried bat detectors, and spotted Common & Soprano Pipistrelles plus Daubenton’s bats skimming the water at dusk. With fascinating insights into bat biology, conservation, and echolocation, it was an inspiring evening rounded off with stories in a riverside pub. 🌙🦇

Discover the incredible journey of Swifts, why they're under threat, and how the Guildford Swift Project is helping to protect them - plus, see our beautiful new logo featuring Guildford Castle and Swifts in flight.