The Big Garden Birdwatch provides a snapshot of how our birds are faring. It’s the world’s largest garden wildlife survey and, because it takes place every year, we are able to look at trends over time. Research such as the Breeding Bird Survey and other scientific surveys enable us to better understand any changes.

House Sparrows are one of the UK’s most widespread birds. While they are often the most commonly spotted garden birds in Big Garden Birdwatch, unfortunately their breeding numbers have drastically declined since records began over the last 50 years. In 2002, House Sparrows were added to the UK Red List of birds of high conservation concern. Although there have been increases in some areas over the last decade, House Sparrows remain on the Red List. One way to help garden birds is by encouraging insects. Why not let a patch of your garden grow wild this spring and summer? 

The problems faced by birds are many and varied, which means we need to take action in all sorts of areas. From gardening for wildlife to the way we farm and manage our rivers, it all impacts on nature. That’s why we work tirelessly to save, protect and fight for nature. And when we come together for nature, it works.
Birds that were almost lost from the UK have been brought back.

Thanks to dedicated conservation efforts, Red Kites soar high once more and Bitterns boom again in our wetlands. None of this would be possible without the support of our members, volunteers and many others – thank you!