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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

Final scenes as I watch my last two Swifts prepare for life ahead. I think I prob need to do the same After almost 3 months of 16 hr day feeds, sleepless nights & anxiety dreams I think 'shell shock' describes my current state. 47 beautiful swifts saved. Worth every bloody second

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Chet Cunago

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1 year

Settling new rescue 'Ken' in. Minutes before he was anxiously defence flapping. I've found this 'preening' really helps build trust between us. Vital for feeding & for a happier calmer swift. They often fall asleep in my hand. What a rubbish job I have (Don't try this at home)

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Chet Cunago

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1 year

Today was this swifts last chance .. After 4 failed attempts at release, he had finally run out of time. He chose life. I can't explain what this meant to me. To a long life in the blue, my swift.

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Chet Cunago

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1 year

As I release precious, abandoned swift chick Bob, I can't help but wonder at the enormity of these few seconds, and the magnitude of his journey ahead. From a small dark box - to our atmosphere.. Scream forever into the blue my darling... The world is yours now

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

With only 1g left to gamble before it was deemed to light to fly, and a flat refusal to ever eat another cricket in it's lifetime, the relief (7th attempt) as this little Swift flew into the shaft of light to begin it's mammoth journey to DRC was huge Farewell lil Swift, lil pal.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

30 days

Amidst these hate fuelled times, a little hope and a little light as a single swift flies into his new world.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

(Crossy's release) Fare well ma lil swift Stay sky bound. Scream through the clouds ma lil swift Soar high above the storms Surf the stars, witness the oceans, deserts and mountains. Stay safe ma lil swift Please, please, stay safe'

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

Hard not to anthropomorphise with scenes like these. Singing 'nest' mates from few days old, and now, 30 odd days later, both fallen silent, and staring endlessly into their skies. They know what's to come. I know it will be good. Release at dusk tonight. Together 🤞🤞

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

All you need is love... Oh and chin rubs... All you need is chin rubs. #swiftrehabbing

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

4 years

Over 70hrs invested, I joked that I couldn't leave this damn #BeardedVulture until I saw the whites of it's eyes. Didn't expect it to glide past at eye level 30 yards away. Hallebloodylujah. (Cheers Mike Ward Photo) @SheffBirders @Derbyshirebirds

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

Don't think I've seen outdoors for 16 days.. Tell a lie, I left their crickets out, in my sleep deprived state, & panic dashed to pet shop one day. Lost half a stone, and have 5 hrs sleep, if I'm lucky. But I get to wake up to this song every day. What a (knackering) privilege.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 months

Mavis, hasta luego mi amiga. Never hear thunder, always be sky.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

Joy descended into horror at the arrival of first swifts. Exhausted birds arrived back to new soffits blocking it's nest. Tried for almost 4 hours to get in. Caller provide & installed by wonderful neighbours who have open eaves. Birds will be back tomorrow. 🥺

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

26 days

To think my fingertips are the last connection wee swift 'Rick Astley' will have to earth bound life is everything... To know he's free to soar and sing amongst the starlight tonight is divine. @rickastley

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

Soon my little friend, soon.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 months

I can only hope,that swifts I release go on to live long elemental lives of wonder. So to discover that 'Daisy' returned to her nest box 4 hours after I released her following a course of prophylactic antibiotics, was wonderful, to then realise she's had two chicks is EVERYTHING

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

Pippin the ace little House Martin has found a tribe. Cared for & released at Redmires, by the wonderful Nicky Fantom amongst 50+ others. Wild Free Thank you everyone. @ukhousemartins @1ChrisGreenwood @shefbirdstudy @TT2Na @AustinW25783213

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

Big day for us both. Final release day. As Crossy prepares to soar into his future and I contemplate trickling back into the world, a quick 'love in' is much needed. As ever this perfect bird is more than happy to oblige.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

Rita arrived via @birding_buxton . His 4th rescue. Emaciated, grey mouthed & 22g, I didn't expect Rita to survive an hr, but gave her fluids thru the night for a cupla night's. A delicate trembling lil Swift, needing the lightest touch, left Rowans hand, & soared above the trees

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

Hanging frantically by her leg from eaves, emaciated Peggy was rescued Infection & panic screaming through her We shared a look, a moment of trust She wanted to live Leg amputated. Antibiotics & food given in slow motion, total silence & low light to avoid stress. She made it

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

27 days

Gala (at feeding time) who came in 4 days ago weighing just 18g. Found on a pavement in Thurcroft, Rotherham, her rescuers didn't hesitate in travelling 45 mins to get her to me after a hard day. She's bounced back & is permanently on the lookout for crickets 💚🖤🤍

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

5 months

No matter how well behaved, & how little risk your dog actually poses, to a ground nesting bird, your dog is a WOLF. A predator it has evolved to fear. Adults often abandon nests, & chicks flee in terror, leaving them cold and vulnerable. 🙏 Keep your pooch on a short lead

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

Spain, where temperatures have reached 45c, and active swift nests are being baked in the fires of climate change, forcing 3000 chicks to jump from their nests. A terrifying sign of things to come? Thanks to conservationists & rehabbers 🙏 @sosvencejos 🙏 and © @CABS_REPORTS

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

My last darling swift released into the blue. Wild, and free to sleep amongst the stars. Scream loud Betty Bob, live long, fly strong, enjoy every second.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

My perfect (penultimate) swift left my hand leaving a sticky gift behind, & a teeny hole in my heart Born with only 3 toes, gentle Wortley, an adept climber, was permanently verticle & even slept hanging from a cloth! He charged into the vast beyond without looking back ❤️

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 month

Hathersage swifts Sid n Nancy are wild swifts once more Likely fallen from their their 4 storey nest seeking cooler air, they arrived in the night, overheated and terrified. To see them sparkle as they rippled through sunbeams, then fade into the atmosphere was divine.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 months

Having fallen (or jumped?) from their nest during the heatwave, Sid n Nancy arrived in the small hours, both suffering critical dehydration. After 36 hrs of gentle care & fluids I was overjoyed to hear Sid singing for his breakfast this am, Nancy obliged 6 hrs later. The relief

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 months

Meet Wandering Bob In the wee hours I caught him climbing his box instead of staying warm on his heat mat. Luckily I had alarm set for hourly fluids & popped him back before he lost too much heat Now eating (& pooping) like a champ, piling on the gms & singing incessantly. Joyful

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 month

🔊🔊 The best sound in my world, is the sound of thriving Swiftlets at breakfast 'Beth': rescued after parents deserted following a roof repair 🤬 & 'Moltres', fallen from its loft nest into the bathroom, then heroically transported 3 counties to me for rehab #EverySwiftCounts

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

So much for my final swift release, flooofy legged, only child Bob. He changed his mind, and stayed 'home', he must've known 2 new pals were incoming. I think I'm on my 4th tearjerking final farewell It'll be October before I see beyond these 4 walls 😂 Happy for our Bob

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

My final swift charge Crossy is just GLORIOUS He plays along with my pathetic attempts at swift song & flutters his eyes in blissed out rapture at chin rubs Feeling swift song in your hand is divine, having him fall asleep in your palm ... Its everything

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

Hmmm...from ravenous little loonies... to the 'I might do you a favour old lady, and eat the one cricket...' phase. Next stop..."Crickets? Nah, ... they're not for me.. Have you got anything else on the menu? Locusts you say? Nah...Waxworms? Do me a favour."

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 month

Young swift 'Rick Astley' (named by the finders lil nephew @rickastley 😍) may only have a few more days until he soars into the atmosphere... But he still has a song in his heart 🖤🤍🖤

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

3 months

1/2 Sheffield and surrounding.. Could you keep your eyes peeled especially around known nest sites for swifts caught out by the bad weather. Rescue them quickly before cats find them and get in touch ASAP. WhatsApp Sheffield Swift Rescue.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

3 months

Newly arrived from Africa, unlucky Shefffield swift Daisy was brought down by storm, then caught by a cat! After a course of prophylactic antibiotics, rest & plenty of crickets, Daisy was released & headed for her mate back at the nest I wonder what she made of the whole affair?

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 months

"Hey Bob, where's the crickets at" ?

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

New arrival today. Luckily brilliant finder has cameras on her nests, and realised the adults must have already migrated/predated ? 48 hours in its nest calling for food. I couldn't say no 😂 Welcome Titch, mi casa es tu casa. Fancy a cricket?

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 month

Wandering Bob, still wandering around his nest box, and far too busy watching the world go by to join us for dinner.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

I listened to the swift brick debate feeding 'peep', a critical care swift. Hearing the practical, sensible speeches I was full of hope. That hope turned into pure disbelief as the proposal to mandate bricks was turned down with no substantive reasoning, none.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 month

(1 of 2) Some swifts are an absolute joy at feeding time... (Crumpet)

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 months

11 screamers outside at feeding time, was THRILLING. Never had so many before. Young swift Bentley's poor little head didn't know where to turn! "9 more days Bents my little chum, and you'll be part sky /part swift" .

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 month

For the few weeks swifts are with me, I'm their world. Little do they know... they are mine.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

4 months

They're back! Sheffield S17 6/5/24. 6.35pm @SheffSwiftNet @TotleySwifts @WildSheffield

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 month

A HUGE thanks to all the swift taxi volunteers in the UK. Often finders aren't able (or willing) to drive their rescues to us Without these unsung heroes, who sometimes drive 2 - 3 hour round trips, we'd be in trouble (Amanda volunteer taxi, releasing her first swift, Woody) 🙏

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

The wonderful Sharon. Rescued by my ringing buddy @Linacreblogger , Sharon is such a sweetie. She cares for all the nervous new arrivals, preening and comforting them when they need it. Newly ringed by Phil @SorbyBreckRG , sadly/happily (it's always both) she's almost ready to go

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

3 years

Not a Swift in sight in my particular Sheffield neighbourhood all season, so, pretty ecstatic when my neighbour called just now to say "there's Swifts in your box and others are going bonkers" Legged it outside #SwiftAwarenessWeek

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

Little Swift Lottie, heroically driven 2.5 hrs by finder Charlotte, didn't look like she stood much of a chance. At only 22g she was miles under her 48g ideal weight. Touch & go for the first 30 hours but with fluids every hour & through the night then oodles of crickets Wow ❤️

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

Long fixed stares to the skies, frantic wing batting,... its time. Pingu, the Swiftlet famed for walking into a kitchen and sitting by the fridge during the heatwave is going to take his predestined flight to the DRC. One last sniff of him before he goes (niche) @patrick_barkham

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

Mattie swift released on the moors yesterday The second swift rescued by Matthew and his mom. Last year, swift champion Matthew, cycled in the middle of a heatwave, to bring me his pocket money to save the baby swifts. Now Mattie Swift is free to surf the Stars. #EverySwiftCounts

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

Swift rehabbers needed urgently! It's so rewarding look at lil Flora's transformation in just 36hrs. (1st pic below). It's exhausting, at times relentless (the heatwave 😱) but with well over 1000 chics saved across UK, we are making a difference. Join us, interested? DM me 🙏

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

At last. My final little mate Bob, is preparing to become the swift he was meant to be. A wild, free, sky soaring swift. Thanks to Sally & Steve who realised his parents had left him behind.... he's going to get the chance. (Bob wing strengthening for his epic voyage)

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

#FirstBirdOfMyDay #WhatsYours 5am this morning! THE best alarm clock. I really do understand what a privelege this is. How flipping lucky I am. @WriterHannahBT Trilling © 'Tea' and 'Slippers'. (Tea on the left)

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

Bob has turned a corner! Abandoned then rescued from his @PeakBoxes box in Bradwell, he's 8g heavier & settling into a routine Video is me encouraging him to understand the 'dinner whistle' so as not to startle him He sang for 1st time when I preened him this am - happy swift ❤️

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

From desperate little spadgling, to glorious fledgling. Taylor Tea's journey has ended for me and just begun for her. May she fly to the moon and back...... 8 times. Fare thee well ma lil T T ❤️❤️

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

4 months

Different to any other animal on earth, barely even an animal at all, more an element just like earth, fire, water; Swifts, could conceivably be ‘air’ From the moment the juvenile free-falls from the nest, it will never, ever feel ground beneath its feet 🖋️ JG Gamble 📷 R Booth

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

11 months

After witnessing swifts trying to enter their blocked nests, Sheffielder Simon had #SwiftBricks retrofitted Especially fabulous considering Simon's home is on the market, he wanted to 'future proof' his home for generations of swifts Click link 4 full vid

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

Scrabble has left for the equatorial rain forests 🤞 Amazing for a swift I didn't think would last the hour.. Weighing only 22g on arrival (55g average) What a little fighter... (MASSIVE thanks to selfless swift taxi volunteers) Fly with the wind ma lil Scrabs

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

Rescued by Simon from underneath a parked car, Ken is about to embark on a new adventure. One filled with stars, winds, & discovery. I hope it lasts years and years and years.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

The wonderful neighbour is going to try negotiating with the homeowner and see if he'll accept holes drilled into the soffits at the exact nest site. 🤞🤞

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

3 years

Beaut Baikal at Greylake, Somerset.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

To long lives amongst the stars my darlings

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

I'd packed away swift towers, when a late night phone call resulted in 'Bob' being rescued from his box. Abandoned by first time parents, the pull to migrate was so strong. At 26 days old he weighs just 28g (not 53g) 🤞There's no starvation induced developmental issues 💪Bob

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

1 minute later little Paquito took to the skies. God speed licluns.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

As final - lion hearted- swift 'Cross' , who has faced so many challenges in his short life, prepares for his future, I realise its time for me to do the same. I'm in no way ready to shed this all consuming twighlight existence, I'm even less ready to let him go.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

Ring Ouzel and snow flakes #peakdistrict . @shefbirdstudy

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

Hasta luego Flo

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

Welcome back my lil friend. Territorial male Wood Warbler fresh in on the patch today in Sheffield. Not in full song yet, but well worth the mad dash back from Mull to have his precious lemoness in my hand. @SorbyBreckRG @shefbirdstudy @SheffBirders

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

To add to the horror. Diligent survey work by @salthepoet last year, has revealed a second nest site on the same house. Those birds will be back exhausted any day. Let's just hope the homeowner can be persuaded. A 30 x 65mm hole drilled into his soffits. It's such a simple fix 🤞

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

So it came to pass. My little darling Sharon has fledged. With me for 5 whole weeks, she became family & was comforter to all my lonely swifts. She'll now surf the stars for years to come Released by my fiend Pete Brown who donated proceeds of his absolutely bloody 👌 book 1/2

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

Today destiny, as it should be. Wild and free. ❤️ Stewart the little.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

Help needed if poss. Does anyone know of a Sheffield colony to release his little House Martin into tomorrow. It must be up to date info. Accidentally sent my pal on a wild Hirundine chase today. No HMs in sight

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

Seems today I will be mostly wearing cricket! Maybe it's time for Claude to take to the skies. 🤞😭

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

Dreaming swiftlet susseration. ❤️

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

7 months

A poor sod has just asked me a simple question about swifts, a 16 page essay was my reply. Discourse was on line, but I could feel their eyes glazing over & pity for me in their thumbed weary gratitude Swifvangelism (Swɪˈvændʒɪˌlɪzəm Noun: ardent or missionary zeal for a cause 😂

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

6 Swiftlets currently in incubators, approx 15 through my doors & further 22/24 rescues co-ordinated. This heatwave is horrendous. Call 07850 799891 for grounded Swifts. (Sheff. R'ham, Doncaster, NE Derbs.) If you've a spare £5 for little mouths PayPal chetcunago @gmail .com 🙏🙏

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

5 months

Disaster in Malaga. Swifts, exhausted from migration, faced with days of rain exposure and starvation.

SOS Vencejos

@sosvencejos

5 months

Desastre en Málaga. Tras llegar agotados de la migración y pasar varios días de lluvia, donde no encuentran alimento, decenas de vencejos reales se amontonan en fachadas. Pero algunos están tan exhaustos que no aguantan y caen. Llevamos 18 rescatados en lo que va de día. 😢

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

Bob, part swift, part rough leg, has THE most well endowed legs I've ever seen Wings grown 17mm in just 4 days, & show no stress bars despite starvation, plus he's scoffing crickets like a champ Remarkable catch up in this malnourished critter 🙏 for vigilance of Sally & Steve

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

Left the house at 4am for pallid Swift, came home with Alpine Accentor too! Yay.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

3 years

14 more Swift boxes up in Totley, Sheffield today Takes us to 96 new nest sites. Box & nestcam at All Saints Primary School, will enthrall pupils when 'screamers' return Thanks to Lester @PeakBoxes & fellow Totley Swifts members for braving the cold @shefbirdstudy @WildSheffield

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

If you're heading out for Ring Ouzel in the Peak District, do look out for colour ringed birds 🙏 and report all Rouzel sightings here or email peakouzels @yahoo .com . Thanks everyone. @kimleyland (Rouzel footage: phonescoped from path in June 2021)

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

4 years

Wow. Look who I disturbed gardening. Where do I put him/her back? What does she need to survive?

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

8 months

Hey @ChesterfieldFC . Please tell us you don't support this barbaric practice and cancel the Barlow hunt ball.

Protect the Wild

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8 months

Football is a sport. Murdering an animal for fun is not. But for some reason @ChesterfieldFC seem to think it is a good idea to host the Barlow Hunt's ball on January 27th. Please RT if you agree this event should be cancelled & spread the word. @ChrisGPackham @MartinHGames

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

5 months

Swifts in Sheffield airspace today! Sightings in Ecclesall, & Rother Valley CP They're on their way! No need to play your caller yet, & there's still time to put one up, 🙏 Report your sightings here, It will help us save nests.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

1 year

Ramsley Moor cuckoo arrived Monday, successfully ringed by the brilliant @SorbyBreckRG Tuesday. Excellent work. So wish I'd been there. Keep an eye out for him and his all important bling. @shefbirdstudy

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

Lil Keith just came in weighing only 22g. (He should be 48ish), MASSIVE thanks to @raringtoread and big Keith who did a 2 hour round trip to rescue the little mite. He wouldn't let go of his bears to receive fluids, and I don't mind one bit. Another long night 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

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@ChetCunago

9 months

With hope🌟 Merry Christmas

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@ChetCunago

1 year

Another desperate admission yesterday, Little Doris from Leics. Weighing only 22g instead of 53g she's was on the verge of starvation & perhaps jumped from her box in desperation. Do keep an eye open under boxes and eaves for swifties. The constant rain has left many unfed.

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

3 years

Yay finally, my 1st Willow Tit juvenile at feeders I put up a couple of years ago near Black Moor, Sheffield. I reckon this lil chick has cost me about £1200 in seed! Worth all those daily uphill slogs, in snow and ice, wind and rain. Hello lil fella. Fly safe. @shefbirdstudy

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

4 years

@_BTO @KensingtonRoyal What this guy?

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Chet Cunago

@ChetCunago

2 years

😭😭 When you're guarding a Rouzel nest, have to refuse the offer of a lift on Elenoras twitch and you keep receiving updates and pics from your mates. The pain is real. (These chicks better make it) 😭😭 @AnthonyAreed @WayneGlossop2 @GarryBagnell

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1 year

Finally little Cedric has turned a corner I've been so worried about him, desperately pacing his box constantly It's taken 3 days to stabilise this poor Swiftlet. Weighing only 22g instead of 54 Ced was rescued by Sue 👏 Now he's eating well & sleeping in his cozy incubator ❤️

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@ChetCunago

2 years

11 Swifts nests saved so far in Handsworth, Sheffield. Yay! Time is against us, scaffolding going up in 5 days. Volunteers needed urgently 8.30pm - 10pm. DM me 🙏 @shefbirdstudy @swifts_uk @swiftsweek @Natures_Voice @FoPVSheffield

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@ChetCunago

1 year

I'm sure I heard my cricket refusing friend scream in delight as she fledged. Good luck Jaz and enjoy an Orthoptera free aerial banquet for the rest of a long life.

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@ChetCunago

2 months

Busy at swift towers this morning, with fabulous furious flapping of perfect wings coming from EVERY rehab box. Surround sound migration preparations. 🖤🤍 Soon it'll be "Oi bipede... Cricket time"! I'd best get a wriggle on myself...

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@ChetCunago

1 month

Mini heatwave in the UK 🙏 Watch out for fallen swifts chicks near known nests or colonies, they often tumble trying to reach cooler air. Search drives paths and gardens. If poss, please keep your cat indoors for a few days Rescue swift immediately. Here's a guide and contacts 👇

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@ChetCunago

3 years

Stunning Nuthatch nest in Sheffield, wish I'd watched them collecting the hundreds of bark chippings. The outer structure reminds me of dry stone walling, amazing. 3 chics alive and well. (inspected under licence). @shefbirdstudy

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@ChetCunago

1 year

Finished off an @SBSGWNBB birding sesh rescuing bloody ducklings trapped in bottom of Redmires plug hole in the pitch dark with mucker @AnnEllis6 Distressed mom hadn't left them all day. Found tunnel entrance Caught 4, had to chase, 50 metres down a pipe.🤣 Reunited with parents

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