Big Garden Birdwatch
The RSPB's annual weekend survey in late January when people count the birds in their garden or local green space for an hour.
- UK
- USA (not marked)
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International (not marked)
OrganiserRSPB
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held1979
About the day
The RSPB runs Big Garden Birdwatch as a citizen science survey, and the results help track how UK garden birds are faring. It began in 1979 as a Blue Peter project, and 2026's event on 23 to 25 January was the 47th.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 22 to 24 January 2027 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 28 to 30 January 2028 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 26 to 28 January 2029 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
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