The world’s biggest wildlife survey, the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, takes place Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 January 2011 and it needs you. Last year thousands of people took part, helping to monitor the birds visiting their gardens during the early part of 2010. Andy Waters, RSPB Public Affairs, said: "By giving up just one hour over the survey weekend, you can make a … [Read more...] about Big Garden Birdwatch 2011
Garden Birds
National Nest Box week
Warmer weather and longer days in the UK are a signal that many migratory birds are about to return from their winter residences. Once more the British Trust for Ornithology is organising National nest box week in a hope that everyone will make a home for birds, both resident and migratory. This year is the International Year of Biodiversity and people all over the world … [Read more...] about National Nest Box week
Big Garden Birdwatch 30-31 January 2010
Now in it's 31st year the RSPB big Garden Birdwatch is hoping to gather even more sightings of garden birds than ever before. Around half a million people are expected to be watching the garden birds this weekend (30-31 January 2010) for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch. As Britain has endured its harshest winter since the launch of Big Garden Birdwatch over 30 years … [Read more...] about Big Garden Birdwatch 30-31 January 2010
Garden birds face food shortage – RSPB
The unusually dry September experienced in many parts of the country may be causing trouble for our garden birds this winter, according to the RSPB. The dry weather has produced a bumper crop of berries, providing one great food source for garden birds. But the accompanying parched, hard earth has forced worms and other grubs deep under ground, making them inaccessible to … [Read more...] about Garden birds face food shortage – RSPB
Big Garden Bird Watch is 30
2009 sees the 30th birthday of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, the world's biggest bird survey, providing a vital snapshot of the UK's birds each winter. … [Read more...] about Big Garden Bird Watch is 30