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Counting birds and the Wetland Bird Survey (Wednesday 22 September, 10am)
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22 Sep 2021
Learn how to count flocks of birds and how to put your skills to use in the Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS).
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Featured video
Bird Song Basics - Collared Dove and Woodpigeon
In this video, Training manager Nick Moran explains the differences between Collared Dove and Woodpigeon songs.
Two of our more common garden visitors, they sound very similar - so make sure to find a mnemonic to help you keep them apart.
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