Get Birding The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
Jan 22, 2026
City Girl in Nature (Kwasia), a YouTuber sharing urban birding moments from parks and balconies. Guy Garvey, musician and radio presenter, tells balcony bird anecdotes and sound ID stories. Dr Amir Khan, NHS doctor and RSPB President, outlines the Big Garden Birdwatch and its conservation role. They chat about garden counts, urban birdwatching, sound recognition, and simple ways to join the survey.
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Join The Big Garden Birdwatch This Weekend
- Take part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch by spending one hour observing your garden, park, or even a window box.
- Download or request a free RSPB pack with ID pictures and a tally form to record what you see between 23–25 January.
Common Birds Are Declining Despite Visibility
- Common garden birds like sparrows and starlings look abundant to us but overall populations have fallen significantly.
- Amir Khan highlights that sparrows remain commonly seen yet their numbers have declined markedly, mirroring wider garden bird losses.
Make Gardens Wilder To Support Birds
- Help garden birds by creating wildlife-friendly habitat: allow wild patches, plant native trees, and include nest boxes.
- Amir Khan and Sean Bean note tidier gardens and modern housing reduce insects and nesting nooks, so plan nature into spaces.