Established in 1889, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a British charity that is dedicated to the protection and conservation of birds here in England, Scotland and Wales. The organisation depends on volunteers from all around the nation each year to help with a variety of events and fundraisers, such as the Big Garden Birdwatch, which is back for its 44th year!
In a bid to gather crucial data on which species are flourishing and which are struggling in Britain, the team at RSPB are encouraging people to participate in this year’s major event. Last year, more than 700,000 people took part in the Big Garden Birdwatch across the country, with over 11 million birds being identified.
If you fancy taking part this January, all you have to do is spend an hour watching the birds in your garden or local park and record what you see, and even if aren’t many birds around, every observation reported to the RSPB, no matter how small is vital to their research. It’s as easy as that!
The event is due to take place from the 27th-29th of January and more information will be given once you have signed up for the event. If you’re a keen bean and have already signed up for the event, why not try and encourage the birds to your outdoor space in the meantime? Read our article on how to make fat balls to keep their appetites satisfied this winter.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your binoculars and get going! For more information on the Big Garden Birdwatch or to register your interest, visit https://www.rspb.org.uk/.
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