Birds in Greenspaces vs The Hide Guide

The BTO Birds in Greenspaces project aims to find out just how important greenspaces are for UK birds – and we want your help! Birds in Greenspaces is a new, UK-wide citizen science survey of birds that use our public-access greenspaces. These spaces play many important roles for both birds and people, particularly in urban areas. For birds they offer resources and shelter that cannot be found in the surrounding built-up environment, and for people, are important hubs for socialising, exercise, and cultural activities. For many they are also the only accessible place to connect with the natural world, something which can be very beneficial for mental health. Public access greenspaces include places like parks, cemeteries, and playing fields, to name a few, meaning a wide range of different habitat on offer. The way in which habitat is managed also varies, determining which birds (and how many of them) make use of these sites. If we can find out the importance of different greenspaces for birds, and people, we can use the findings to inform management guidance, so that decisions are made that benefit both. The is open to people of all ages and experience levels, across the UK and we want as many people as possible to get out into their local greenspace and learn about and connect with the wildlife there, and help us to find out more about these understudied spaces. Anyone can take part in Birds in Greenspaces! From April to June, we will be asking you to record the birds in your local greenspace(s). By simply recording which greenspace you visited, how long you spent there, which birds you saw and how many, you will be contributing key data. Whatever your experience level, we will be offering a range of resources to help you to take part and build your skills. This project has been funded by a gift in Will from Denis Summers-Smith, for which we are extremely grateful. Developed by the British Trust for Ornithology.

The Hide Guide is your essential companion for exploring wildlife reserves across the UK and Ireland. Whether you're a seasoned birder or a curious nature lover, The Hide Guide helps you discover reserves, plan visits, and track your sightings. EXPLORE THE MAP Browse thousands of nature reserves from RSPB, Wildlife Trusts, NatureScot, WWT and more. View boundary layers for National Parks, AONBs, SSSIs, and National Nature Reserves. SIGHTING DATA - ALL IN ONE PLACE! No more switching between apps - we bring together Toggle sighting data from iNaturalist, NBN Atlas, and GBIF to see what's been spotted near you. OBSERVATION LISTS Tap grouped sighting markers to view full observation lists — see every species recorded at a location, with silhouettes, counts, and 12 month Trends for that region. SPECIES DIRECTORY Search over 29,000 species with photos, silhouettes, taxonomy, conservation status, and audio clips. RESERVE DETAILS View reserve information including hides and viewing points, recent sightings with monthly trend charts, wildlife highlights grouped by taxon, location maps, 7-day weather forecasts (Premium), visitor information and nearby accomodation. LIFE LISTS & SIGHTING ALERTS Log your sightings, manage multiple life lists, and set up alerts to be notified when specific species are spotted in your chosen areas. Premium subscribers get daily and per-sighting alert frequencies, plus access to full historical sighting data. OFFLINE MODE (Premium) Download reserve data, species information, silhouettes, map tiles, and audio clips for use without an internet connection — perfect for days out at remote reserves with poor signal. You can also use the Draw An Area function to download sightings for a specific region - perfect if you're going to be offline for a longer trip! FEATURES • Interactive map with sighting markers, reserve pins, and boundary layers • Species search with weighted ranking and photo thumbnails • Audio playback for bird songs • Draw-a-search to filter sightings within a custom area • Home location marker and proximity-based reserve search • Standard, Satellite, and Hybrid map styles • Full offline data package for UK coverage (Premium) • Ad-free experience (Premium) PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION The Hide Guide offers an optional auto-renewable subscriptions to unlock premium features including full historical sighting data (>3 months), offline downloads, weather forecasts, advanced alert notifications, and an ad-free experience. Share the love with up to 6 Family Members for just £7.99/month. All Yearly Plans offer a discount when compared to paying monthly. • Individual Monthly - £4.99 • Individual Yearly - £49.99 • Family Monthly (up to 6 family members) - £7.99 • Family Yearly (up to 6 family members) - £79.99 Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://thehide.guide/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://thehide.guide/privacy.html The Hide Guide — Know Before You Go!