By Alex George The world's largest citizen science event is back for 2026, offering nature enthusiasts of all ages an opportunity to connect with local wildlife and contribute to our understanding of garden bird distribution in the UK. Taking place from January 23 rd to the 25 th , this event needs budding ecologists to play a vital role in conservation by recording birds in the nation's gardens, parks and urban spaces. Last year alone, over 590,000 people took part in the B