Young birder of the Year 2005

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Young birder of the year is all about showing your enthusiasm for birds. And you don't need to be an expert to take part.

The winners of the 2005 competition are:

Under 10 years of age
Alex Fergusson aged 8 of Leicester

10-13 years of age
Thomas Hamilton aged 12 of Eaton Bishop

14-18 years of age
Rebekah Robinson aged 17 of Winterbourne Dauntsey

People who took part sent us one or both of the following:

bird project. It could be about one species, or a group of birds (e.g. ducks or birds of prey) or a place where you like to watch birds. The important thing is to make sure that the project includes lots of information about things you have seen for yourself, not just things that you have read in books.

field notebook. The notebook should cover at least 10 birdwatching outings if you are under 10, or 15 if you are 10 or older. It should include details of where and when you went and what you saw. Most importantly, make a note of anything interesting that you saw birds doing. Try to include some sketches too - even if you can't draw very well.

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