Martin Humphreys, who worked for the RSPB for 27 years, will be at Wyevale Thornbury Garden Centre.

Paul Hodges, Manager, said: “We are delighted that Martin will be coming to the garden centre to explain to bird lovers how they can get involved with the Big Garden Birdwatch, which takes place on Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29.

“The Big Garden Birdwatch is designed to help raise awareness of the RSPB and its important conservation work.

“The charity is inviting people to get involved in the world’s biggest bird survey, which provides the organisation with a vital snapshot of the UK’s bird population.

“Anyone can join in the fun by visiting www.RSPB.org.uk. We will be recording our sightings on-site during the weekend too.”

The annual event, which has been established since 1979, invites people of all ages from all across the UK to spend one hour counting the birds that visit their gardens.

Paul added: “To take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch you will just need a pen and a piece of paper.

“On Saturday, January 28 or Sunday, January 29 spend an hour watching the birds in your garden or park and make a note of the highest number of each bird species seen on the ground at any one time. Then visit the RSPB website to enter your findings.”

Last year (2011) more than 600,000 people took part in Big Garden Birdwatch and counted more than 10 million birds.

House sparrows retained the top spot for the eighth year running in the 2011 survey, with an average of four seen per garden.

To find out more, please call 01454 412247 or click below.
www.thornburygardencentre.co.uk