RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2012

This weekend saw 'A' and I taking part in the annual RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch as we did last year.  This year's attempt was, again, very successful probably due to the colder weather over the last few days.

Arnold was doing his best to get out in the garden to scare away any feathered visitors but we managed to keep him amused for the whole hour so they could chow down in peace.  Typically today, after the event, we had an even great number of birds and different varieties but that's just the way it goes!

For more information on the purpose of the Big Garden Birdwatch visit my post from last year.

Here's our results for 2012:

Blackbird - 3
Blue Tit - 3
Chaffinch - 2
Collared Dove - 1
Dunnock - 1
Goldfinch - 4
House Sparrow - 2
Magpie - 1
Robin - 1
Woodpigeon - 3
Wren - 1

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2011

Just finished a lovely leisurely hour sitting in the kitchen with a nice cuppa, completing the RSPB's annual 'Big Garden Birdwatch'.  'A' and I did this for the first time last year but were a little disappointed - as you might know, the second we sat down to complete our hours 'twitching' hardly any birds visited our usually busy garden!  This year, however, was a different story and it was quite nice to be able to actually record something on the RSPB survey.

The RSPB 'Big Garden Birdwatch' takes place once a year normally towards the end of January.  By visiting the RSPB website it's possible to print off a bird ID sheet to mark down your sitings.  The basis of the birdwatch is to spend one hour noting down the maximum number at any one time, of a particular kind of bird seen in your garden and then submit your results on the RSPB website.  By completing the birdwatch we are able to give the RSPB an overall view of bird numbers in the UK, and specifically from different regions.  They are then able to see which birds are in decline or species that have increased in numbers.

Here's a look at our results for this year:

Blackbird - 2

Blue Tit - 1

Goldfinch - 5

Greenfinch - 1

Robin - 2

Starling - 2

Woodpigeon - 1

Wren - 1