Survey dates: 28 June – 6 July 2025
How to take part
1 hour
Choose an hour on one day during the survey period and find the perfect bird counting spot.
This year’s survey starts in
How to count
- Submit your results directly online using our online form.
- You can also print one of the tally sheets below – or make your own to fill in – and then submit your results online.
- Resources for taking part in the survey are also available at a selection of libraries, garden centres, museums, and sanctuaries
NZ Garden Bird Survey tally sheet
The 2024 count
How can you help the birds around you?
Create a bird-friendly haven in your garden, school, or local park
We all love spending time in our gardens, marvelling at the birds and wildlife we find there. What can you do to enhance your garden to maximise its appeal to birds and make it safe for birdlife?
Find out how »
