In preparation for the RSPB Big Garden BirdWatch this weekend, XPG Nature club set up a bird feeder in our grounds and went off to practise some bird identification. Despite the fading light we managed to spot Great Tits,Blue Tits, Black birds, Carrion Crows, Magpies, Feral and Wood Pigeon. However, our highlight was a small flock of Siskins, small finches that visit the UK in the winter from Northern Europe. We spotted them eating one of their favourite foods, the seed of Alder trees.
The 2024 big garden birdwatch for the RSPB will be happening from the 26th – 28th of January. Getting involved in the big garden birdwatch is great as it helps scientists keep track of which birds need help and what not so much. All you have to do is watch out your window for one hour and record what types of birds land in your garden. To find out more and sign up, click the link below
https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch