Nature lovers urged to take part in UK bird count amid fears over climate and disease
by Patrick Barkham from Environment | The Guardian on (#6TSQH)
Birdwatch survey comes as concerns grow over infection risks posed by garden bird feeders
People are being urged to spend an hour this weekend counting the birds in their garden, park or local green space for the world's largest survey of garden wildlife.
More than 9m birds were counted last year by 600,000 participants in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch, providing a vital snapshot of how wild birds are faring.
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