Manaaki Whenua | Landcare Research is running its annual Garden Bird Survey again this year from 24 June – 2 July. To participate you need to spend 60 minutes in your garden, local park or reserve recording the birds you see at any one time between 24 June – 2 July 2023.
To take part, go to gardenbirdsurvey.landcareresearch.co.nz. There are heaps of resources on this website including helpful pictures of the birds you are most likely to see, printable tally sheets, quizzes, competitions, and other suggestions you can do to make a bird-friendly haven at home, school or even at your local park.
Taking part is easy:
- Select your garden, park, or school
- Choose one day from 24 June to the 2 July
- Look and listen for birds for ONE hour.
- Record the HIGHEST number of a bird species observed at one time.
- Submit your survey results below.
Your survey results will be analysed by the Landcare Research scientists. This will help them know and understand things like how our bird populations are changing over time, and keep an eye on any population trends (good and bad).
Wellington City Libraries have loads of books and resources about New Zealand birds.
Or you could browse the Non-Fiction shelves under the Dewey Number of 598.
Other useful websites:
Become an ornithological expert and help understand and protect Aotearoa’s wonderfully diverse birdlife.