Proxima Swift Tower
2023
Steel, Larch, Birch Plywood, GRP, Audio Equipment
Dimensions 7m x 1m
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Will Nash’s fourth Swift Tower was commissioned by Artecology, who are at the forefront of new thinking in environmental consultancy, integrating art, ecology, landscape, communities and development to shape better places for people and wildlife. It is located at Proxima Park in Waterlooville, Hampshire, UK
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Will Nash is currently building swift towers across the UK with variations developing from the original form.
For more information and costs for commissioning Swift Towers or other artworks contact: will@willnash.co.uk -
The 7-metre-tall steel tower features 12 nest boxes, which can accommodate 24 swifts and their chicks. This Swift Tower also includes 6 House Martin nest cups located at the base of the birdbox.
A solar powered audio system is installed to play pre-recorded swift calls to attract the birds to the tower.