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Help BBC Springwatch and nature's calendar
Springwatch is a national survey recording the first signs of Spring. It is run by BBC Springwatch, Woodland Trust and the UK Phenology Network and is growing in popularity every year.
Why record the first signs of Spring?
Why not….Record the first signs of Spring so we can help build a better understanding of our wildlife and habitat in an ever-changing environment.
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Who does it and what do they have to do?
Well, you and me. Volunteers are needed to make a note of the first appearance of the following
If you would like more information about the species click here .
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What happens to all the results?
All the information is added to one central database of over 300 years of observations and knowledge. Over the past few years there has been a slight rise in temperature, bringing our Spring earlier and earlier. The statistics are a good way of monitoring species numbers and for monitoring climate change over the years.
The BBC program
Springwatch is a series of daily live shows on BBC2, at the end of May, showing the wonders of Spring and the excitement and delight it brings. The program is presented by Bill Oddie and Kate Humble and features fantastic Handykam type footage of birds in nest boxes. The series goes from strength to strength, using technology to understand, monitor and enjoy wildlife. Definitely, a must for all bird-lovers .
Get involved today
Why not get involved with the campaign today. Use your Handykam nestbox to help spot the first signs of Spring as well as monitor and enjoy all the Wildlife around us. Don't forget the BTO's garden birdwatch and national nestbox challenge. They all need good data loggers for recording exciting events in nature. Getting a handykam nestbox saves you opening the box, disturbing your visitors and helps you monitor events like:
- Type of birds
- When it happened
- Nest building
- First eggs
- Successful hatch
- Fledging, etc
Its fun for all the family, so get involved today. |
Links –
Handykam nestboxes - Our nestboxes
BBC Springwatch - The main Springwatch website
Natures calendar - Register your findings here
Woodlands trust - One of Uk's leading conservation charities
BTO website - The main BTO Website
BTO nestbox challenge - The challenge
BTO national nest box week - National nest box week
BBC Breathing spaces - The national campaign
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