MORE than half a million people nationwide are expected to watch and count their garden birds for this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch, organised by the RSPB.
The world’s largest garden wildlife survey, now in its 38th year, takes place on January 28, 29, 30 and the people of Redditch and surrounding areas are being asked to spend just one hour watching and recording the birds in their garden or local public space, then send their results to the RSPB.
In our increasingly urban world, ensuring there is still room for wildlife is key to the survival of many familiar species. RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch provides valuable information about the wildlife using our gardens in winter, enabling the RSPB to monitor trends and declines.
It is also a chance to take time to enjoy the nature on our doorsteps. Over half a million people counted more than eight million birds in 2016 – and even more are expected to take part this year.
In response to demand, for the first time this year the Birdwatch will take place over three days, including the Monday, giving workers the opportunity to take a screen break and participate from their office gardens.
The top five birds spotted in Worcestershire in the Big Garden Birdwatch 2016 were house sparrow, blue tit, blackbird, woodpigeon and great tit.
To take part, download your free Big Garden Birdwatch pack at rspb.org.uk/birdwatch
