Join the Big Garden Birdwatch

WILDLIFE enthusiasts are being urged to help conservation by taking part in a survey of garden birds.

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Jan 2010, 12:10 BST

Updated 21st Jan 2010, 12:10 BST

The RSPB is asking people to record visitors to parks and gardens for 48 hours beginning on Saturday, January 30.

The results will identify which species are thriving and which may need assistance and will help shape the charity's strategy.

Carolyn Jarvis, the RSPB's people engagement manager for Northern England, said: "Big Garden Birdwatch is a great activity for everyone...by giving up just one hour of your day, you can make a real difference to our knowledge of garden birds.

Surveys can be completed online at www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch, or call 0300 456 8330 to order a form.

RSPB