The BTO Birds in Greenspaces project will run from 1 April to 30 June 2026 and aims to find out just how important greenspaces are for UK birds, and provide guidance on effective greenspace management for birds and people.
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Time, skill and support
The project will run from 1 April to 30 June 2026.
A UK-wide survey open to all!
A wide range of tools and resources are available to help you build your skills and take part.
About Birds in Greenspaces
Birds in Greenspaces is a new, UK-wide citizen science survey of birds that use our public-access greenspaces.
Public access greenspaces include places like parks, cemeteries, and playing fields. The varied habitat and management in these spaces means they play many important roles for both birds and people, particularly in urban areas.
By finding out which and how many birds rely on and use greenspaces, and the importance of these spaces for people, we can use the findings to inform management guidance.
Whether you are just starting out or an experienced birdwatcher, we want as many people as possible to get out into their local greenspace; learn about and connect with the wildlife there, and help us to find out more about these understudied spaces.
Project funding
This project has been funded by a gift in Will from Denis Summers-Smith, for which we are extremely grateful.
Project team
Leads
Contact
- greenspaces@bto.org
Taking part
Anyone can take part in Birds in Greenspaces! From 1 April to 30 June, by recording the birds in your local public-access greenspace you can help us to understand the value of greenspaces and inform management that benefits birds and people.
Check out our resources!
We have a range of fantastic downloadable resources to help you take part, boost your skills, and more!
This project has been funded by a generous gift in Will from Denis Summers-Smith, for which we are extremely grateful.
A special thank you to Will Rose for the beautiful illustrations on this page.