Landcare Research, Forest & Bird and the Ornithological Society of New Zealand are asking for the public’s help again this year in spotting birds in New Zealand gardens. Taking part is easy – spend just 1 hour (please note, 1 hour only) anytime between 26 June and 4 July looking for birds in your garden, parks or school grounds, and record the largest number of each species you see (or hear) at once. Please count not just tick the species you observe.
The survey results will be available on the same website, and will provide valuable information about bird populations, giving scientists an indication of which species may be in decline, and helping guide
