
It’s easy to do Big Garden Birdwatch. Simply choose an hour between 28 and 30 January and count the birds that you see land in your garden, local park or from your balcony. Then tell us what you saw.
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Here's how to take part
Last year over one million people from all across the UK took part in Big Garden Birdwatch. We’d love you to take part this year to help monitor garden birds.

Get ready for Big Garden Birdwatch
It’s fun, free and for everyone. Join in 28-30 January 2022

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Here's how to take part
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Get ready for Big Garden Birdwatch
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If there's anything you're not sure about for Big Garden Birdwatch, take a look at the most commonly asked questions.
How to take part
Questions about the guide
Telling us what you saw
Free Big Garden Birdwatch guide and ID chart

You can take part in the Birdwatch by simply counting the birds you see and going online to tell us what you saw. However, we know some people prefer to use a guide. You can download the guide below. Please take a look at the guide before printing, as it may be that you don’t need to print it. Every piece of paper saved is better for nature!
Birds of conservation concern

The UK Red List for Birds keeps track of population trends in 245 species, with birds listed as ‘Red’ deemed most at risk. In 2021, greenfinches moved onto the Red list for the first time.
Back in 1979, when Big Garden Birdwatch began, greenfinches came in at number eight, but this year, they were down at 19. This echoes the devastating population declines seen in these charming little finches, with the cause thought to be a disease called trichomonosis. It’s also possible that chaffinches and house sparrows may be affected.