CONTEST CATEGORIES

■ Local find of the year – the standout rarity discovered on your patches in 2022;

■ Inland local find of the year – it doesn’t necessarily have to be an extreme national rarity, rather an exceptional local record or similar;

■ Local birding moment of the year – an amazing vis-mig session, a rare breeding bird occurrence or another important discovery;

■ Garden bird of the year – the best bird seen in your garden, balcony or outside space;

■ Green twitch of the year – in recognition of the fact that, occasionally, a change of scenery is needed, this award is for the most impressive ‘green’ effort to see a non-local rarity and could involve walking, biking, public transport, or any combination of the three.