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Get ready to grab your binoculars and join wildlife enthusiasts across the country for the Big Garden Birdwatch on January 26th! This delightful event began officially by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds in 1979 for its junior members and it has now blossomed into the world's largest wildlife survey, attracting participants of all ages. It's a day to appreciate the chirping guests in our gardens and take a moment to count our feathered friends. By participating, you're not just enjoying the beauty of nature but contributing to important data collection that aids in the conservation of bird species. So let's tune in to the melody of songbirds and bring out the birdwatcher in us this Big Garden Birdwatch Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1979</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Big Garden Birdwatch Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) started the first Big Garden Birdwatch for its junior members, paving the way for a large-scale wildlife survey.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inclusion of Adults</div><div class='timeline-text'>RSPB extended the Big Garden Birdwatch participation to adults, making it an event for birdwatchers of all ages.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Record Number of Participants</div><div class='timeline-text'>Over half a million people participated in the Big Garden Birdwatch, establishing it as the world's largest garden wildlife survey.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mobile Age Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>RSPB introduced online submissions and mobile applications to make data submission more streamlined and accessible.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Survey Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>RSPB expanded the survey to include other garden wildlife like squirrels and badgers, not just birds, promoting overall biodiversity awareness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lockdown Boost</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Covid-19 lockdowns led to a significant increase in participation, highlighting human reconnection with nature amidst the pandemic.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create a bird-friendly environment</h3><p class='facts-text'>Turn your garden into a haven for birds by setting up bird feeders, bird baths, and nesting boxes. Offering a variety of food like seeds, fruits or suet can attract different species. Ensure the feeders are set up in a safe and quiet place away from predators.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host a birdwatching party</h3><p class='facts-text'>Invite your friends or family over for a birdwatching gathering. Set up chairs in the garden, prepare hot cocoa and share binoculars. Turn it into fun competition by seeing who can spot the most species.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Engage in bird photography</h3><p class='facts-text'>Make the day more memorable by capturing the birds on camera. Patience is the key when it comes to bird photography. If you're quiet and still, you might just get that perfect shot.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Educate young bird-watchers</h3><p class='facts-text'>Use this opportunity to educate kids about different bird species, their habits and their role in the ecosystem. You could even create a mini-quiz or drawing competition to make learning more fun.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Record and share your observations</h3><p class='facts-text'>The core purpose of Big Garden Birdwatch is to collect data that helps in bird conservation. Hence, document your findings precisely and submit them to local birdwatching or environmental groups. You can also share your experiences on social media and encourage others to join.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes appreciation for wildlife</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The Big Garden Birdwatch Day provides the perfect occasion to admire nature's beauty from your own backyard. It offers an opportunity to tune into the melody of birds, rekindles our romance with nature's avian wonders, and encourages us to listen, observe and reflect.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Its significance in conservation efforts</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Participation in the Big Garden Birdwatch helps contribute to important data collection. The information gathered from these home-grown bird counts is critical for bird species conservation and contributes significantly to our understanding of many common bird species.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It fosters community and education</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether you're hosting a birdwatching party or educating young bird-watchers about different bird species and their role in the ecosystem, Big Garden Birdwatch Day encourages us to share our enthusiasm for birds with others. This shared experience not only fosters community bonding but also offers a valuable educational experience.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Big Garden Birdwatch Participants Spend Millions of Hours Birdwatching</h3><p class='facts-text'>Over three and a half million hours are spent birdwatching by participants during the Big Garden Birdwatch day each year. This massive amount of concentrated observation time contributes heavily to our understanding of bird populations.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>The House Sparrow Remains the Most Reported Bird</h3><p class='facts-text'>Despite concerns for their rapidly declining population in urban areas, house sparrows have taken the top spot as the most commonly reported bird by Big Garden Birdwatch participants every year since the survey started.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Blackbirds are Spotted in Almost all Gardens</h3><p class='facts-text'>According to RSPB data, blackbirds have been reported in at least 88% of gardens each year during the Big Garden Birdwatch, making them one of the most widespread garden birds in the UK.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Starling Sightings Have Been in a Steady Decline</h3><p class='facts-text'>Starlings used to be the most frequently reported bird in the early years of the Big Garden Birdwatch, but their numbers have seen a steady decline over the past four decades, mirroring declines witnessed in general bird populations.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Red Fox is The Most Common Non-Bird Garden Visitor</h3><p class='facts-text'>During the Big Garden Birdwatch, participants are encouraged to record other wildlife visitors to their garden. According to results, red foxes have been spotted in almost half of all gardens each year, making them the most commonly observed non-avian species.</p></div></div>
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