Big Garden Birdwatch

Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Photo: Ben Andrew/RSPB Images

Take part in world’s largest garden wildlife survey

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Photography Credits: RSPB

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To take part, East Yorkshire residents need to log the birds that visit their garden during one hour at some point on January 26, 27 or 28. Photo courtesy of RSPB/Ben Hall.

RSPB invites East Yorkshire residents to take part in important annual birdwatch

Colder weather drives many birds to seek refuge in gardens (Photo: Ben Andrew/RSPB)

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Robin on a magnolia tree. Photo: Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2023: How to take part

Last year, the house sparrow was top of East Yorkshire’s rankings as the most commonly seen garden bird.

RSPB needs East Yorkshire to birdwatch this month

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How to take part in this year's BIg Garden Birdwatch

House sparrow

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 40th anniversary sees house sparrow hold top spot for ...
The latest results from the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch have revealed a mixed picture for East Yorkshire and Humberside garden birdlife with half of the top 20 species returning fewer sightings in gardens across these counties than in 2018.
Sue Wilkinson

Blue tit, Parus caeruleus, perched on branch in garden.

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