Irish Garden Bird Survey 2025/26

Photo: Richard T Mills.

BirdWatch Ireland is calling on people across the country to help monitor the health of the country’s bird populations by counting the birds visiting their garden over the winter, writes Niall Hatch of Birdwatch Ireland, on the organisation's website. The Irish Garden Bird Survey, which is Ireland’s longest-running and most popular ‘citizen science’ survey, will commence on Monday next, 1 December, and run until the end of February.

The survey is open to all, from individuals and families to schools and nursing homes. People can participate regardless of the size of their gardens; it is a fantastic way to not only connect with local nature but also to contribute to local conservation.

Last winter saw 1,638 gardens take part, which was the largest number since the 2020 Covid lockdown.

Visit the Birdwatch Ireland website to find out more or to get involved.

(Information edited from Birdwatch Ireland post.)

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