Join the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2025: A Fun Family Nature Activity

This weekend, nature lovers across the UK will come together for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2025 (24th-26th January). It’s the perfect chance to enjoy family time outdoors, learn about local wildlife, and make a real difference for bird conservation.

Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or new to the world of nature, this event offers something for everyone and it’s all as simple as spending one hour counting the birds you see in your garden, local park, or outdoor space.

Why Take Part in the Big Garden Birdwatch?

Organised by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), the Big Garden Birdwatch helps monitor the UK’s bird populations. Your observations contribute to vital conservation efforts, ensuring we protect our feathered friends for future generations.

By joining in, you’re supporting a greener planet while creating precious family memories. Plus, kids love spotting robins, blackbirds, and cheeky sparrows flitting about!

How to Take Part

1. Sign Up: Visit the RSPB website to register for free and download your birdwatch guide.

2. Choose an Hour: Select any one-hour slot between 24th and 26th January.

3. Count the Birds: Record the highest number of each species seen at once.

4. Submit Your Results: Share your findings online or through the RSPB app to help track UK bird populations.

Birdwatching Tips for Families

Make it a fun and educational experience for children with these ideas:

• Attract Birds: Set up a feeding station with seeds, suet, and apples to draw in local birds.

• Craft Feeders: Create DIY bird feeders using pinecones, peanut butter, and seeds – kids will love it!

• Bring Tools: Let little ones use binoculars and a bird ID guide for a hands-on adventure.

• Keep a Journal: Encourage sketching and writing about the birds they see to boost their learning.

Devon’s Birds to Watch For

In Devon, you might spot a variety of birds, such as:

• Robins: Their bright red chests make them easy to identify.

• Blue Tits: Small, colourful, and full of energy.

• Goldfinches: Stunning with their red faces and golden feathers.

• Magpies and Blackbirds: Familiar garden visitors.

Why the Big Garden Birdwatch Matters

Birds are key indicators of a healthy environment, but many species face threats from habitat loss and climate change. By taking part, you’re helping the RSPB gather data to support bird conservation and protect the habitats that sustain them.

Share Your Experience

We’d love to see your Big Garden Birdwatch adventures! Share your photos and stories on Facebook or Instagram using #ATouchOfTheWildBirdwatch and inspire others to get involved.

Make this weekend one to remember by joining the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. Together, we can celebrate nature, help wildlife thrive, and create beautiful memories with our families.

Happy birdwatching! 🐦