{"id":99903,"date":"2017-01-27T12:13:28","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T12:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=99903"},"modified":"2017-02-01T10:42:42","modified_gmt":"2017-02-01T10:42:42","slug":"quick-tips-preparing-for-the-big-garden-birdwatch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/wildlife_photography\/quick-tips-preparing-for-the-big-garden-birdwatch\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick tips: Preparing for the Big Garden Birdwatch"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 2016, more than 519,000 people took part in the RSPB\u2019s annual Big Garden Birdwatch \u2013 an event that helps build a picture of garden wildlife in the UK.<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s most frequently sighted bird was the house sparrow (although the starling was the most commonly seen bird in Northern Ireland). Other popular species included the blackbird (appearing in 88% of gardens) and the long-tailed tit.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event takes place from 28-30 January and there are a number of things you can do to prepare for it. Once you\u2019ve done your bit for the count, put your photography skills to the test.<\/p>\n

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  1. Now that naturally occurring supplies of seeds, berries and insects are running low, most birds will come to feeders. To attract the greatest number use quality feeders and roofed tables (to prevent food from going stale).<\/li>\n
  2. If you’re having trouble identifying a garden visitor, enter its size,\u00a0 location, colour of feathers and shape of beak into the RSPB\u2019s online bird identifier (rspb.org.uk<\/a>). Alternatively, take a look at Bird Id (birdid.co.uk<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  3. To get you in the mood for the big event the RSPB has created an hour-long birdsong track, featuring a symphony of garden sounds. It\u2019s a great way of listening to the dawn chorus from your bed (see rspb.org.uk<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  4. You don\u2019t have to own a garden to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch, the RSPB is happy to accept records from other locations such as parks and roof terraces. To find out more visit rspb.org.uk<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    This year’s Big Garden Birdwatch is kicking off tomorrow, until the end of the weekend. 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