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If your class or group enjoyed counting birds for the Big Schools Birdwatch try extending their learning and interest even further by finding out about bird behaviour and bird song. This months RSPB WildSquare survey is all about listening out for common (and easily recognisable) bird song and bird calls...

You might have seen us on the Alan Titchmarsh Show on Monday - what a great start to the Big Schools' Birdwatch ! Kate Humble, the RSPB's President did a wonderful job explaining how important the Birdwatch is - we hope it has inspired lots of new teachers and young people to participate....

Glasgow’s schoolchildren have been celebrating Scotland’s amazing wildlife with an art competition organised by RSPB Scotland. Drawings, painting and sculptures were created as part of the RSPB’s annual Big Schools’ Birdwatch (which this year runs from 16-30 January) and all...

Here are a few ideas you can do to prepare for Big Schools' Birdwatch (it starts next week!) This year there is a new book which you can buy to help you with your Birdwatch. It's called The Big RSPB Birdwatch . The book is aimed at children and can be a useful resource for identifying birds;...

There's one week to go until young people all over the country will be getting outside and counting the birds visiting their school grounds or local park by taking part in Big Schools' Birdwatch . The chances are that you will be taking part in it too if you are reading this blog - if so please...

Last week RSPB Scotland hosted “Christmas Tweats”, a well-attended CPD (continuous professional development) event at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The event focused on how teachers and their classes can get school grounds wildlife-friendly ready for Christmas. Teachers enjoyed...

“How much of your budget is wasted on making these packs when a local library could provide up to date nature books instead?” An interesting response posted on twitter earlier this week, regarding the free Big Schools’ Birdwatch resources we provide for schools and clubs. Whilst...

It’s that time of year again! We’ve just opened our Big Schools' Birdwatch 2012 web pages for you to have a look at, and to register for next year’s event. What is Big Schools' Birdwatch? I’m sure many of you visiting this blog may not have heard of the Big Schools'...

Last year the RSPB showed the wide range of benefits to children of them having contact with nature. Our ‘Every Child Outdoors’ report brought together lots of research on the positive impacts on children’s learning, physical and mental health, and development of interpersonal skills...