The results are in for the South’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch of 2025.
Thousands of people took part in keeping a record of the different birds flying into their gardens.
In East and West Sussex, the House Sparrow was the number one spotted bird, and in Hampshire it was the Blue Tit.
The UK-wide results from this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch have revealed the Starling has dropped from third to fourth place as the lowest number ever was recorded. House Sparrow held onto the UK top spot once again and Blue Tit remains at number two, with Woodpigeon and Blackbird making up the other top five most recorded species in UK gardens.
Nationwide, almost 600,000 people took part in the world’s largest garden wildlife survey, counting more than nine million birds of over 80 species during this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch – an amazing achievement. The survey provides a valuable snapshot of how our most common garden birds are faring and taking part is one important way to help birds and nature.
The RSPB’s Chief Executive, Beccy Speight said: “Starlings are one of our most charismatic garden birds, but this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch results is a reason for concern. With one in six species at risk of extinction from Great Britain, we’ve done more damage to our natural world than we realise. However, we can all do our bit to support these threatened birds by taking small actions that can not only benefit Starlings, but a wealth of other garden wildlife.”
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