Big Garden Birdwatch 23-25 Jan 2026 for the RSPB

Help support nature by taking part in the big garden birdwatch.

Colchester

Location
Colchester Castle
Castle Park
Colchester
CO1 1TJ
Date and time
08:00 - 09:00
Friday, 23rd of January 2026
Who this task will support
RSPB
We work in the UK and around the world. We carry out conservation work that you can see from space, built from the ground up. We protect habitats, save species, and help to end the nature and climate emergency. We do this through five main work areas: science, species, places, people and policy.

YOU choose the time and location - a garden, a park, an allotment - anywhere you can watch birds for an hour.

We've lost 38 million birds from UK skies in the last 60 years. Every bird you do (or don't) see helps to give a valuable insight into how garden birds are faring. Over half a million people took part in the birdwatch last time.

Choose an hour (at any time of day that suits you) between 23rd and 25th January, and count the birds that land.

This mission is located wherever you choose to do your birdwatch, and at whatever time is most convenient to you. Remember to tempt the birds to land by sharing some food and water.

Record your findings on the RSPB website.

Register via the RSPB website for a free information pack to help you identify the birds.

How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • Harvey Gallagher
  • Helen
  • Matthew Stuart
  • Stu
  • Vanessa Crannis

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Location
Colchester Castle
Castle Park
Colchester
CO1 1TJ
Date and time
08:00 - 09:00
Friday, 23rd of January 2026
Who this task will support
RSPB
We work in the UK and around the world. We carry out conservation work that you can see from space, built from the ground up. We protect habitats, save species, and help to end the nature and climate emergency. We do this through five main work areas: science, species, places, people and policy.
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Colchester Castle
Castle Park
Colchester
CO1 1TJ

Helen
Led by Helen

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What to look out for

Age Restriction

GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity

Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety when running and at a task.

This event is organised by your Taskforce, a group of experienced GoodGym members in your area, they are not responsible for your safety. You should feel confident to participate in the event as it is described and you do so at your own risk.
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