UK birds award
Find out how to become a Champion in Conservation for UK birds!
Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. They disperse seeds, eat insects and some are food for other animals. Plus, they are a joy to watch! Spend some time watching a blackbird hunt for food or a little robin sing its cheerful song.
UK birds are under threat due to their habitat decreasing and less food available to them throughout the year.
But there are loads of ways you can CONNECT, TAKE ACTION and be a VOICE FOR CHANGE for UK birds, here are just a few ideas to get you started:
WHAT TO DO TO COMPLETE YOUR AWARD?
Awards are earned for completing one connect, one action, and one voice challenge on your chosen topic. If you have done all three then you can apply for your award.
Get inspired by some of our resources and ideas to achieve a UK birds award and find the way YOU want to connect, take action and be a voice for change and let us know how you’ve completed these through your application.
1. You can complete this challenge on your own, with friends or as part of a community group.
2. Collect evidence with photos, films or other ways to document your experience and write an account in your award application.
CONNECT BY:
BIRDWATCHING
Bird watching can be of benefit to both you and the birds. Many of us find the activity relaxing and entertaining. But best part about the activity is that you might learn to recognise repeat visitors to your garden.
IDENTIFYING BIRDSONG
Every bird has their own unique call sound that they make to communicate. Learning all the different bird songs will help bring us closer and feel more connected to wildlife, helping us to create an appreciation for our beautiful birds.
OR CHOOSE YOUR OWN WAY TO CONNECT WITH UK BIRDS
TAKE ACTION BY:
FEEDING BIRDS
Different garden birds need a variety of food and types of feeders. Leaving out food for garden birds is a great way to help them. Understanding which foods and types of feeder attract different types of bird will really help you to take action in the future.
PLANTING FOR BIRDS
can help provide valuable habitats and are important food sources for a wide variety of animals. For birds, the right plants can bring them the best nesting opportunities, shelter from severe weather or predators, and a banquet of berries, seeds, and insects.
OR CHOOSE YOUR OWN WAY TO TAKE ACTION FOR UK BIRDS
BE A VOICE FOR CHANGE BY:
Part of conservation is using your voice to create social change around you.
There’s no one way to do this, you could you could create a poster or artwork, you could create a film or give a talk to friends and family, you could even write to your local MP to make them more aware of a conservation issue you’re passionate about.
Whatever you choose, get creative and do something that suits your way of using your voice for change!
Need some inspiration?
We’ve got some useful resources to help you get on your way to help:
