Mission 1 - Beyond the backdoor

We need your help to build a picture of the extent of garden resources that are available to wildlife, so we can fully understand the value of both individual gardens and the collective habitat for the animals that live alongside us. This will highlight where there are gaps in these resources and how we could improve things for the host of species that could potentially use it.

Anyone can take part, because it's just as important to know what resources are in our inner cities as it is in suburban and village locations. So even if your outdoor space is a tiny balcony, do let us know.

Beyond the backdoor - what are your garden's defining features?

Gardenwatch survey period has finished

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Associations of garden birds with gradients in garden habitat and local habitat

Habitat associations of 40 bird species were analysed using data from a survey of 12,892 garden sites throughout the United Kingdom between 1995 and 2002.

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An examination of reptile and amphibian populations in gardens, the factors influencing garden use and the role of a 'Citizen Science' approach for monitoring their populations within this habitat

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Biodiversity loss and the UK’s birds

Biodiversity loss is one of the biggest drivers of bird population declines in the UK. Learn what we’re doing to tackle this threat to nature and how you can support our work.

Mission 1 - Beyond the backdoor

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