Big Garden Birdwatch is on – what can you see in your garden?

RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch started today and runs over the weekend to provide a snapshot of how garden birds are faring in the UK.

In 2022, nearly 700,000 people took part counting 11 million birds. With birds now facing so many challenges due to the nature and climate emergency, every count matters.

The world’s largest garden wildlife survey started today for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch. This year’s event takes place from today (January 27) until Sunday (January 29). Over 44,000 people took part in Scotland in 2022, counting over 830,000 birds.

People are asked to spend just one hour watching and recording the birds in their garden, balcony or local park, then send their results to the RSPB.

This year marks the 44th Big Garden Birdwatch. Starting in 1979, it has since become a much-loved annual event, that helps give the RSPB a valuable snapshot of how our garden birds are doing in the UK. Over that time, 172 million birds have been counted and nearly 11 million hours spent watching garden birds.

More info can be found at: www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/everything-you-need-to-know-about-big-garden-birdwatch/

Anne McCall, Director of RSPB Scotland said: “To help nature, we must first understand it. Big Garden Birdwatch is when we all come together to help build a picture of how our wild birds are doing.

"With the climate and nature crisis unfolding around us, it is more important than ever to grow that understanding.

"You do not have to be an expert - anyone can join in and all of the information is useful. If you don’t have a garden, visit your nearest park or greenspace."

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