The Big Garden Birdwatch is the UK’s biggest citizen‑science wildlife survey. It takes place every year and helps the RSPB track how our much‑loved garden birds are faring. Participants simply spend one hour recording the birds they see in their garden, balcony or local green space over the Birdwatch weekend, and submit their sightings via the RSPB website.
Almost 600,000 people took part in Big Garden Birdwatch 2025, collectively counting over 9.1 million birds. House Sparrows once again claimed the top spot as the most‑recorded species across the UK. Blue Tits held steady in second place, while Starlings dropped from third to fourth after recording their lowest numbers since the Birdwatch began.
The long‑term picture remains sobering. The RSPB highlights that the UK has lost 38 million birds from our skies over the past 60 years, a stark reminder of why events like the Big Garden Birdwatch matter so much. Register to take part now (via the button below) and the RSPB will prompt you on what to do and when.
January 23 – January 25