The Big Garden Birdwatch

Are there any keen bird spotters here? Or are you interested in watching, photographing or drawing birds and wildlife?

[Image of a Robin looking at it’s reflection in a window]

Did you know, in the UK, every last weekend in January, people up and down the country take time to participate in the Big Garden Birdwatch? People are encouraged to spend an hour observing their natural space to watch and count the birds and wildlife in their local area. The public then feedback all of their wildlife sightings to the RSPB.

The RSPB (The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) are a conservation charity, who monitor the status of bird and wildlife populations using the data provided during these surveys. Every bird watch matters and everyone who takes part is taking action to protect birds for generations to come.

To encourage birds into your garden, you can make your own DIY bird feeders using a hollowed out orange half, tying string to hang it and filling it with seeds.

[Image shows an orange hanging by string, filled with black sunflower seeds]

You don’t need a garden to participate, the birdwatch can be done in a local park or green space nearby. And if you need help with identification, there are lots of resources and ID looks up on Google!

Want to take a fun quiz to find out what kind of bird you are? QUIZ HERE

If you are in the UK, you can find more details about the Big Garden Birdwatch, 27th - 29th January 2023 HERE

🌿If you are in another country, do you have anything similar that helps monitor the wildlife that you could take part in? Or you could spend some time outside to enjoy the nature around you and take some time to relax and unwind.

🌼Please let us know in the comments if you take part and what you spotted! Or share with us your favourite or rare bird/wildlife spots!

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Photo credit: Robin - RSPB, Orange feeder: Real Housemoms