Survey dates: 29 June – 7 July 2024
How to take part
1 hour
Choose an hour on one day during the survey period and find the perfect bird counting spot.
Count the birds
Use our tally sheet to count the number of birds you see or hear during that time.
Bird ID
We have resources available on our website to help you tell the birds apart.
Share your results:
Submit your final count using the form on our website.
Tally sheet for easy counting
- Print out the tally sheet or make your own.
- For bird survey areas with internet access, you can enter your results straight into the online survey form (available from 29 June).
NZ Garden Bird Survey tally sheet
What else can you do to help the birds around you?
Creating a bird-friendly haven in your garden, school, or local park
We all love spending time in our gardens, relaxing, and looking at the birds and other wildlife we find there. What can you do to enhance your garden to optimise its appeal to birds, and to make your garden safe for birdlife?