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Together, we're making it count

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in Big Garden Birdwatch 2025. Over half a million of you took part across the UK, but what did you help us find out?

Two people birdwatching from an urban rooftop.

What are the findings of the world’s largest garden wildlife survey?

Every year, people take part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch by counting the birds they see in their patch. Now in its 46th year, the Birdwatch provides a fascinating snapshot of how garden birds are faring. 

Big Garden Birdwatch 2025: The Results

The Birdwatch began in 1979, when children’s TV programme Blue Peter asked viewers to post in their sightings. Much has changed since the 70s. But what has changed for our birds? Which birds have moved up the charts and which have moved down?

9.1 millionbirds counted during Big Garden Birdwatch 2025
590,000+people came together to help nature in 2025
12.6 millionhours spent watching birds since 1979

The UK's top five birds

Celebrating its 22nd year at the top of the Big Garden Birdwatch charts is the House Sparrow. These chirpy little characters were the most commonly sighted birds, with 1,211,260 counted over the Birdwatch weekend.

House Sparrow
1,211,260
1
House Sparrow
Blue Tit
946,698
2
Blue Tit
Woodpigeon
859,780
3
Woodpigeon
Starling
784,741
4
Starling
Blackbird
732,472
5
Blackbird

Watch the 2025 results rundown 

Sit back and enjoy our short film in which we reveal the Big Garden Birdwatch results 2025. How does the UK’s top ten compare to what you saw in your Birdwatch?

Big Garden Birdwatch results 2025: Who took the top spot?

You’ve done Big Garden Birdwatch – what next?

Just by taking part in Big Garden Birdwatch, you’ve done your bit to help wildlife. Would you like to become an RSPB member and keep protecting birds all year? RSPB members help us protect more birds, restore more vital habitats, and fund more ground-breaking conservation work.  

As an RSPB member, you’ll also enjoy: 

  • Unlimited access to more than 170 UK nature reserves. These are spaces where you can connect to nature, spot exciting wildlife and enjoy the beauty all around you. 
  • Regular RSPB magazines packed with news, features and tips. 
  • The satisfaction of knowing you’re giving nature a helping hand, every day. 

Join us today and do more for birds and other wildlife. 

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Volunteer with us

Whether you like getting hands-on at an RSPB reserve, helping out with administration, or talking to RSPB members, we’ve got just the volunteer role for you. 

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