Motion text
That this House notes the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSBP) annual Big Garden Birdwatch 2025; highlights that across the UK, 600,000 people took part in Big Garden Birdwatch 2024, counting an incredible 9.7 million birds; further notes that house sparrows took the top spot, but counts of these birds are down by 60% compared to the first birdwatch in 1979; underlines that we have lost 38 million birds from UK skies in the last 60 years; further highlights that there are 342,587 people already signed up and that this is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in nature; and thanks the RSPB for all they do and encourages everyone to consider taking part in this years Birdwatch 2025.
Signatures (10)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
20 January 2025
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
21 January 2025
Duncan-Jordan, Neil
Labour
Signed on
21 January 2025
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
21 January 2025
Khan, Ayoub
Independent
Signed on
22 January 2025
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on
23 January 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.