Creature Count 2023
We're on a mission to discover how many different creatures we can collectively record over the weekend, and are challenging folk in every corner of Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull to share what they can see and where they see it.
From Friday 16 to Sunday 18 June, we want to count as much different wildlife as possible!
How do I take part?
Taking part is as easy as 1, 2, 3... Spot it, count it, record it! 🐞
Taking place over the whole weekend, you can join in for as long as you like - whether that’s 20 minutes or several hours. The Count begins at 12:00am on Friday 16 June, and runs right through to finish at 11:59pm on Sunday 18 June.
It doesn’t matter where you are in Coventry, Warwickshire or Solihull. It could be a flat, a house with a garden, a park, a field or a street. You can count wherever you are! No special knowledge or skills are required - we’ll provide you with everything you need to make it easy and fun.
Why are we counting?
Our gardens make up more of the UK’s green space than all the nature reserves combined. And the past few years have shown us how much we need nature in our lives.
But nature needs our help. The 2019 State of Nature Report (a health check of the UK's wildlife) reports the devastating effects of human impact on our wildlife. Of the 8,418 species assessed, 15% are now at risk of extinction.
Together, let's discover and celebrate the wildlife species who call our gardens, parks and window boxes their home. Our collective counting will give us vital information about the natural state of the area, enabling us to better support, protect and enhance our wildlife and wild places.
What could you spot?
