The survey is focusing on garden birds – so that’s any species that uses your garden in a given week. Some birds will be on feeders, others on the ground, perched in trees and hedges, and all of these should be recorded. Birds of prey should be recorded too, if they’re hunting over your garden (even if they don’t land).
Don’t record other species that are genuinely just flying over your garden though, with no intention of using it – for example if a flock of Lapwing or Whooper Swans fly over the house, or land in the field next door – don’t record these for the survey.
If there’s a species that you’re having trouble identifying, it’s valuable to have a good bird book to hand but don’t be afraid to get in touch with us and we’ll try and help you identify it!
