I have found a swift, it appears too weak to fly (have tried gently launching, but it flew a just few yards) - looks adult. Does anyone know the best course of action? Thanks.

Our swift researcher, Rosemary Setchfield, pointed me to this site:

The Action For Swifts website has a page of advice at...

http://actionforswifts.blogspot.co.uk/p/if-you-find-grounded-swift.html

Dave

Thanks Dave, and the others who have offered advice. I have taken the bird to Secret World, and it was very much alive when handed over - they should let me know if it survives. Best wishes Chris