Bird counting on 4 and 5 February 2012

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The counting is an organization of both Natuurpunt and Natagora. These associations collect data to better assess the amount of birds. The action 'Feed and spy on birds' will take place in the first weekend of February.

How to count birds?

In a garden certainly 5 to 15 species of birds come to a feeding place: sparrows, finches, robins, blackbirds,... To start the counting of the birds you should follow these steps:

• place a feeding table or hang a feeding tube with good bird food
• keep an eye on the birds
• note the amount of each species for at least half an hour: list of most common garden birds and list of less common garden birds (by Natuurpunt)
• fill in the form of Natuurpunt at www.natuurpunt.be/tuinvogels or Natagora at www.natagora.be/oiseaux or send the data via mail, fax or e-mail

Natuurpunt and Natagora also give tips for creating a feeding place.

• More information and forms: Natuurpunt and Natagora