THE RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch will take place on Saturday and Sunday, January 29 and 30.

Last year, almost 10,000 people took part across North Yorkshire and more than 8.5 million birds were recorded in the UK.

This year, the RSPB is particularly interested in finding out what effect the recent cold weather had on bird populations.

For further information or an online entry form, visit the RSPB website, rspb.org.uk/birdwatch or phone 0300 456 8330. Forms will be available online from January 29 to Februar 18, and by phone until January 28.