It's all about the birds: Swindon wildlife gets property upgrade for Spring

Birds nesting near a school in Swindon have had a property upgrade this Spring courtesy of David Wilson Homes.

The five-star housebuilder took time out from working on its Park View development to donate a selection of bird boxes to Tadpole Farm CE Primary Academy nearby. It’s hoped the move will help encourage wildlife in the area, as well as give the schoolchildren a chance to learn more about birds. The bird boxes will be placed in the school grounds so youngsters can watch birds duck in and out as they nest and bring up their chicks. Louise Ware, sales director at David Wilson Homes, said: “There’s nothing quite like real life experience when it comes to learning. It’s our pleasure to donate these bird boxes to Tadpole Farm CE Primary Academy so the children can watch their own wildlife show played out right before their eyes.” Jane Leo, principal at Tadpole Farm CE Primary Academy, said: “The children are so excited about the bird boxes. We can’t wait to get them put up and start looking out for nesting birds.” David Wilson Homes aims to boost biodiversity and promote wildlife at its developments across the region, including those in Swindon. Hedgehog homes, wild bee-friendly planting and swift bricks are being installed to help all forms of wildlife and nature on new housing developments. The housebuilder is working closely with local schools and groups as it works to bring new homes to Swindon through its Tadpole Garden Village development. So far it has donated high vis jackets to children at the school and also run a Christmas card competition where children won prizes for their artworks. To find out more about the company and its developments in the area visit www.dwh.co.uk