Big Garden Birdwatch has had a brilliant boost, thanks to our friends at Welcome to Yorkshire.

Gary Verity, who's the boss of the tourism body, has called on every tourism business in Yorkshire to join in Big Garden Birdwatch this coming weekend.

Gary said: “Yorkshire has amazing wildlife, which every year attracts huge numbers of people to visit the county. Garden birds are an important part of that mix and the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is something all businesses can easily do, either in their garden, around the workplace or in the local park. 

“We need to do all we can to provide the information needed to ensure Yorkshire’s garden birds thrive into the future and continue to provide enjoyment for us all."

How good is that? Thanks, Gary, and everyone at Welcome to Yorkshire, for your support. We think yo'ure cool!

Big Garden Birdwatchers can request a free Big Garden Birdwatch pack over the phone by calling 0300 456 8330, or visit www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch for more information and to submit results online.

Gary Verity (left) and RSPB Northern England regional director Peter Robertson get ready for Big Garden Birdwatch by filling up feeders at Wonderwood in Holbeck Urban Village.