{"id":2977,"date":"2023-01-27T13:56:49","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T13:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/?p=2977"},"modified":"2023-01-31T14:14:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T14:14:50","slug":"rspb-garden-birdwatch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2023\/01\/27\/rspb-garden-birdwatch\/","title":{"rendered":"RSPB Garden Birdwatch"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">RSPB Garden Birdwatch<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>This year we\u2019re promoting the RSPB Garden Birdwatch in our relaxation spaces. The birdwatch has been running since 1979 and it\u2019s very simple to take part in. All you need to do is count the maximum number of each type of bird you see in an hour either in your garden, from a balcony or in a park. Your results can be entered online. This year the birdwatch runs from 27-29 January. 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