HUNDREDS of people in South Worcestershire, North Gloucestershire and South Warwickshire are set to take part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch over the weekend of January 28 and 29 in what promises to be the world's biggest garden bird survey.
The aim is to find out which birds are the most common visitors to gardens and if any birds are struggling.
House sparrows were the most common bird in Worcestershire gardens at the last count, blue tits came second and blackbirds third.
To take part, people are being invited to count the birds in their gardens and local parks for just one hour during the weekend and record the highest number of each bird species seen at any one time. Louise Bates, spokeswomanfor the charity, said: "The Big Garden Birdwatch is great fun and is an ideal activity for the whole family. It's the perfect way to relax and learn about birds and conservation."
Further information and online resources to help with birdwatch are on the RSPB website www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch, where an online survey form will be available from the weekend of Big Garden Birdwatch until Friday, February 17. Alternatively, Big Garden Birdwatch forms can be obtained by phoning 0870 6007108.
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