The 2002 RSPB Garden Birdwatch survey took place 26-27 January 2002, the results are yet to be analysed.

Last year more than 50,000 people took part, recording birds seen in nearly 30,000 gardens, making it the biggest survey of its kind. A special contribution was made by listeners to the Today programme, who made the 2001 survey a particular success.

More than 90 species were recorded. The most unusual garden visitors were waxwings, lesser spotted woodpeckers, hawfinches, and ring-necked parakeets. An amazing 4% of gardens recorded wintering blackcaps. The most abundant species were starlings and house sparrows. The most widespread were the blackbird and blue tit, found in over 80% of gardens.

If you missed out on the survey, but would like to identify the birds in your garden you'll find a handy guide to the most common species on the RSPB website.

Full details of the top ten most abundant species in 2001, plus the most widespread can be found on the RSPB website.

Links
RSPB official website
BBC Nature Birds site
BBC Birdcam