This is the biggest survey of birds in the world. The event sure is a link to vital snapshots of the UK’s birds each winter. People help in counting the birds in the garden, in an extended effort to save wild birds. Almost half a million people are expected to take part.
The survey, now in its 28th year, is used by the RSPB ( UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and other wildlife) to monitor the rises and falls in garden bird populations.
Peter Holden, creator of Big Garden Birdwatch states:
In January 1979 I was running the YOC - we were looking for a simple activity and as it was likely to be cold with dark evenings we could only think of a weekend activity in the garden. We asked our members to count the birds in their gardens, all at the same time, so we could work out a UK top ten most common garden birds.
Amateur bird watchers take on the role of scientists as they participate in the program. They help conserve what they are passionately concerned about and help the local environment. A practice that people the world over surely can take on!
Via: The official site
