Go birdwatching
Spread your wings into the wonderful world of birds and get spotting. Which birds do you share your neighbourhood with?
Our gardens, countryside and even towns and cities are full of amazing birds
From acrobatic Blue Tits and charismatic Robins to noisy Magpies and cheeky gulls – birds are our most visible and vocal wild friends and no matter where you are, birds and their unique behaviours make for fascinating viewing.
Find a comfy spot at home where you can look out of a window onto your garden, neighbouring park or even just the trees in your street and see what you can spot. Or, you might be able spy some birds when out on a walk.
Our Big Garden Birdwatch happens each January and is the perfect birdwatching opportunity. And it helps our scientists too! But you can go birdwatching at any time of year.
Have a brilliant birdwatch, show us how you got on and take another step towards completing your Wild Challenge.
Did you know?
That feathers are made of something called keratin – the same stuff as your fingernails?
Instructions
Decide whether to do your birdwatch from a window or head out into your garden or a local green space such as a park or beach
You might even be able to pop down to your local RSPB reserve. You'll find different birds in different places but no matter where you go, please make sure you have permission to be there and that the spot you choose is safe.
Be still and quiet
As exciting as it is to watch a Blackbird bouncing around searching for worms, get a better look if you're really quiet – and you might even hear them sing or call too.