Big Garden Birdwatch Begins

This is a recording of a free online event for RSPB members, which took place on Friday 26 January 2024.
Friday marked the beginning of RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2024, a three day wildlife survey which provides an annual snapshot of how garden birds in the UK are faring. Weather conditions and the success of this year’s breeding season will have an impact on the birds that turn up on the day. For example, Long-tailed Tits rose five positions in the 2023 Big Garden Birdwatch rankings. But will they be flocking into gardens in similar numbers this time? We try predict what this year’s results might look like.
We discuss the conservation stories behind some of the birds that visit our gardens, and our garden bird health expert Sian Denney gives advice on keeping your garden visitors safe and healthy.
What might you see if your garden was in one of the UK Overseas Territories the RSPB works in? We hear from some of our correspondents about the birds they see regularly.
More information:
Big Garden Birdwatch rspb.org.uk/wh...
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Image: Goldfinches on Teasel by Ben Andrew (rspb-images.com)

[@rob_lightbody]

Took part at the last minute yesterday afternoon via the app. I hadn't heard about it, despite taking part previously. App was good and I enjoyed my hour!

[@Skylark_Jones]

Used to see a lot of Daddy-long-legs indoors when I was a kid, they were very common. I haven't seen one in decades until last year one came into my flat!...I hate AstroTurf as well, it's should be outlawed!