North East nature lovers are
wanted for the world’s biggest garden wildlife survey .
The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch,
runs on January 28, 29 and 30.
People are asked to spend one
hour watching and recording the birds and other wildlife in their garden or
local public space, then send their results to the RSPB.
As the world’s largest garden
wildlife survey, now in its 38th year, more than half a million people are
expected to take part in 2017.
For the first time, people will
also be able to take part on the Monday (January 30) extending the birdwatch to
three days to allow more people to take part.
A series of events are being held
across the region to help people prepare:
RSPB Saltholme, near
Stockton-on-Tees from Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 January, between 10am and 4pm.
Bowes Museum, in Barnard Castle
on Saturday 28 January, between 10am and 4pm.
Jesmond Dene, Newcastle, on
Saturday 28 January, between 10am and 2pm.
Stewart Park, Middlesbrough, on
Saturday January 28 between 10am and 4pm.
Daniel Hayhow, RSPB Conservation
Scientist said: “With over half a million people now regularly taking part,
coupled with over 30 years worth of data, Big Garden Birdwatch allows us to
monitor trends and helps us understand how birds are doing. With results from
so many gardens, we are able to create a 'snapshot' of the birds visiting at
this time of year across the UK. Even if you see nothing during your Big Garden
Birdwatch hour, that’s important information too, so please let us know.”
Results will be published in
March 2017.
Last updated Wed 18 Jan 2017
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