Nationale Tuinvogeltelling

The Netherlands' national garden bird count. Vogelbescherming Nederland reports 136,903 participants counting 1,898,916 birds in 2026.

It is organised by Vogelbescherming Nederland. Birbs is not involved in running it — the details below are taken from the organiser's own site, which has the final word.

When is Nationale Tuinvogeltelling 2027?

Nationale Tuinvogeltelling 2027 takes place on 29–31 January 2027, as announced by Vogelbescherming Nederland. Source

How to take part

1. Count the birds in your garden during the count weekend.
2. Submit your count online through Vogelbescherming Nederland.

Get ready on Birbs

• Birds of the Netherlands — the species recorded there
• Identify a Bird — narrow down a bird you are not sure of
• Identify a Bird Sound — for the ones you hear but cannot see

Official site: vogelbescherming.nl

Dates and details checked against the organiser's site on 1 October 2026.