Bird populations give conservationists a good idea of the health of the countryside. That's why it's so important to take part in surveys like the Big Garden Birdwatch so we can all keep an eye on our local wildlife.
The more people involved, the more the RSPB can learn. So, sign up here, learn more about the wildlife likely to visit your garden and get ready to record your observations!
Not only will you be helping conservationists learn more about bird populations, but you'll have great fun watching our feathered friends and finding out out what lives in your garden!
If after taking part in the Big Garden Birdwatch, you want to learn more about birds, if you're in Edinburgh you can sign up for my next five week series of bird walks.
You may also be interested to read my reviews of Books about Birders - (more will be added over the next few weeks):
Birders by Mark Cocker
A Guide to the Birds of East Africa by Nicholas Drayson.