Barratt David WilsonHomes is encouraging homeowners to flock to its digital bird quiz to test their knowledge of garden birds.
The company has launched the quiz to mark National Nest Box Week, which runs from 14-21 February.
Following the success of the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, the housebuilder aims to help homeowners learn more about their feathered friends, with RSPB vouchers worth up to £100 to be won.
Garden birds need a safe place to raise their chicks and the online quiz shows how residents can open up their gardens and give them a home for the season.
Prizes are designed to help homeowners make their own gardens wildlife-friendly and do their bit for nature’s neighbours.
Louise Ware, sales director for Barratt David Wilson Homes South West, said: “We aim to give wildlife a home at our developments and create new habitats as part of our long-term partnership with the RSPB.
"Alongside National Nest Box Week, hopefully this quiz can help all generations learn more about wildlife and nature.”
Entrants will be able to learn more about a range of birds as they’re asked to match common species to the homes that suit their needs.
The quiz comes as part of Barratt David Wilson Homes’ commitment to supporting wildlife on developments and celebrating its national partnership with the RSPB.
Barratt David Wilson Homes has offered three tips on how homeowners can look after birds:
- When placing a nest box in a garden, it’s important to find a sheltered, shady location, preferably facing north through east to south-east to avoid prevailing winds and strong direct sunlight
- Nest boxes should be out of the reach of cats and other predators
- Provide a regular supply of clean water by using a bird bath and make sure you put out the right kind of bird seed such as flaked maize and sunflower hearts
National Nest Box Week is organised by the British Trust for Ornithology and aims to encourage more people to help birds by putting up nest boxes.
Anyone wishing to take part in the housebuilder’s digital bird quiz has until Monday 6 March.
Full details can be found at https://birdhousequiz.co.uk/
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