GWCT News Blog

A group of around 60 farmers and families gathered for a special Big Farmland Bird Count social event at Adfa Village Hall in Powys, mid-Wales, in preparation the UK’s annual census of farmland birds.

As well as providing a snapshot of the bird population on UK farms, the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust’s Big Farmland Bird Count aims to raise awareness of the vital role Working Conservationists such as farmers and other land managers play in helping farmland birds. For children it is a chance to look, to listen, and to learn – not only about the birds and how to spot them, but also how counting them can help us understand which of our birds are in the most serious trouble and what we can do to help.

Join FWAG East advisors ahead of this year's Big Farmland Bird Count survey for a two-hour farm walk on the Herts/ Cambs/ Essex border to hone your farmland bird identifications skills.

Eleanor Williams looks at the Big Farmland Bird Count as it celebrates its 10th birthday.

Jess Brooks looks deeper into the 2023 GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count data…

The 2023 Big Farmland Bird Count is coming to a close. Sunday 19th February is your last chance to get out and count. If you've already done your count, don't forget to submit you results online.

The 2023 Big Farmland Bird Count is now underway and runs from 3-19 February 2023.

The GWCT's Roger Draycott addresses some of the frequently asked questions about taking part in the Big Farmland Bird Count.

Results from The Big Farmland Bird Count 2022 are in; how did Wales fare in the ninth annual Big Farmland Bird Count?

Check out what some of our supporters had to say about the Big Farmland Bird Count and why they believe is it important to take part in this initivative.