The Garden Bird Feeding Survey (GBFS)

Householders have recorded the use of feeders by birds through
the BTO's GBFS for over 40 years

The Garden Bird Feeding Survey (GBFS) has charted the use of food supplements by birds in gardens for over 40 years. The network of householders that participate in the survey extends across the UK.

The latest issue of GBFS News is now available, highlighting exciting results from gardens during the cold winter of 2010-11. Bramblings (right) visited almost half of sites and several householders were treated to Waxwings dropping in. Even Little Gull made an unexpected appearance. With the 42nd winter of the survey now underway, who knows what will happen...will Woodpigeon numbers continue to boom, particularly in suburbia? Will the number of species seen during a single winter reach 100 for the first time? Watch this space to find out more!