The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch will take place on the weekend of January 24-26.
The birdwatch provides a snapshot of how garden birds are faring across the UK and helps the RSPB understand how garden birds are doing.
In 2024, more than 600,000 people across the UK took part, counting more than nine million birds.
More than 8,000 people in Worcestershire participated last year, with the house sparrow being the most popularly spotted bird in the county, followed by the blue tit and woodpigeon.
People are asked to spend an hour watching and counting the birds in their garden, balcony, or local park, then send their results to the RSPB.
The event marks over four decades since the first birdwatch in 1979.
Since then, 195 million birds have been counted and nearly 12.1 million hours have been spent observing and counting garden birds.
The RSPB’s chief executive, Beccy Speight, said: “At its heart, Big Garden Birdwatch is an opportunity for people to spend an hour watching, enjoying, and connecting with the wildlife on their doorstep.
“By taking part in the Birdwatch, you and hundreds of thousands of other nature lovers across the UK play an important role in helping us understand how garden birds are doing.”
The UK-wide results from last year’s birdwatch revealed that the house sparrow held the top spot as the most commonly spotted bird, with the blue tit and starling following closely.
However, the house sparrow has suffered severe declines, with average numbers plummeting 60 per cent since 1979.
Similarly, the starling has seen its numbers drop by more than 80 per cent since that year.
Ms Speight added: “Whether you live in a city or the countryside, anyone, anywhere can take part in Big Garden Birdwatch – even if you don’t have a garden.”
Registration for the 2025 birdwatch is open until Sunday, January 26.
To receive your free Big Garden Birdwatch guide, text BIRD to 82727, or visit www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch.