Birdwatching for Kids with Bird Spotting Sheet

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 to perch at home looking out of your window over your garden, neighbouring park or even just the trees in your street and see what you can spot! Alternatively, you might be able spot birds when out and about 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 bold step towards completing your Wild Challenge.

Are you doing this activity as part of your Wild Challenge? Find out how you are progressing – are you getting closer to gold?

Did you know: that feathers are made of something called keratin - the same stuff as your fingernails?