I ddarllen y blog yma yng Nghymraeg, cliciwch yma os gwelwch yn dda.It's time to turn your eyes to the skies on 28, 29 and 30 January2017 to take part in our annual Big Garden Birdwatch. Now in its 38th year, the Big Garden Birdwatch is the largest garden wildlife survey in the world and this year, for the first time in history, you have an extra day to spot your garden visitors as the Birdwatch extends to three days. In response to a high demand we hope this will allow even more people to take part, helping us to understand how our wildlife is doing. More than 24,000 people took part in Wales last year and it’s the ideal opportunity to get the whole family involved - simply put the kettle on, get comfy and count the birds you spot in your garden or green space for an hour. With results from so many gardens across Wales we’re able to see how rich, surprising and precious our wild neighbours truly are. But whether you see a wealth of wildlife or nothing at all it doesn’t matter, as we still want to hear from you. As well as counting your favourite garden birds, we'd also love to know if you've spotted any other wildlife in your garden throughout the year such as hedgehogs, foxes, stoats and squirrels. Gardens and outdoor spaces are an invaluable resource for wildlife and this will help build an overall picture of how important our gardens are for providing a home for nature.
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We love hearing how you come together to discover the exciting wildlife in your back garden and you don’t need to be an expert to take part. We have an online pack with everything you need and there is even a handy guide to help you tell your chaffinch from your goldfinch! With just a bit of effort, our homes can be great homes for the nation's birds too. To help prepare for the Big Garden Birdwatch, we’ve got plenty of events taking place across Wales – from discovering how to make brilliant bird feeders to identifying the creatures you share your home with… Come along to RSPB Conwy on 21 and 22 January to find out how you can attract more wildlife into your garden and discover what to feed your visitors once they arrive. The events are free and there’s no need to book - just drop in any time between 11am and 3pm and join in the fun. On 22 January the team at RSPB Lake Vyrnwy will be on hand to help you make some juicy fat balls and delicious feeders for your garden birds which you can then take home to pop in your garden ready for your big count. Pop in anytime between 11am and 3pm and places are free of charge. Join us at RSPB South Stack on 21 and 22 January where we’ll help you create some tasty treats for your garden birds and staff will be on hand to offer some top tips on how you can spot the wildlife on your doorstep. The event is priced at £3 for members and £4 for non-members and you’re welcome to pop by anytime between 11am and 3pm. Practice your bird ID and create delicious delicacies for your garden birds at RSPB Ynys-hir on 22 January. The event is priced at £3 for members and £4 for non-members and you can drop in anytime between 11am and 3pm. We also have a range of events taking place throughout Cardiff through our Giving Nature a Home in Cardiff project, in partnership with the City of Cardiff Council. We’ll be making scrumptious food for our birds at Cardiff’s Forest Farm; Bute Park; Pugh’s Garden Village; St David’s Shopping Centre; St Fagan’s Natural History Museum and Techniquest - as well as honing our bird spotting skills and getting creative at the National Museum of Wales. For more information visit http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/events-dates-and-inspiration/events/
You can register to take part and download your free Big Garden Birdwatch pack at rspb.org.uk/birdwatch. You can also follow the action throughout the weekend by following @RSPBCymru on Twitter or using #BigGardenBirdwatch / #GwylioAdar. Results will be published in March 2017.