Dawn Chorus Walks

Dawn Chorus Walks, Bird Courses and Boat Trips

Ever wondered what the dawn chorus sounds like? Want to identify common birds near where you live? My walks and training sessions listed below are an ideal way of getting out early (or late), hearing the onset of spring, and learning who's who in the bird world.

Early Birdsong: Wildlife boat trips up the River Avon

In collaboration with the Bristol Ferry Boat Company we will leave the Bristol Harbour early to listen to the morning birdsong along the River Avon near Hanham. We hope to stop and turn off the engine to listen to the riverside sounds while looking for kingfishers, grey wagtails and grey herons.

Upcoming dates below for 2020. Booking required via this link

Sunday 3rd May, 7am

Further dates in May TBC

Waterside Wildlife: Wildlife boat trips down the Avon Gorge

On these trips we will be looking for wildlife between Bristol and Avonmouth, moving through different landscapes including the Bristol Floating Harbour, the Avon Gorge and down to the Severn Estuary at Avonmouth. Potential sightings include peregrine falcons, redshanks, roe deer and grey herons.

Upcoming dates below for 2020. Booking required via this link

Thursday 28th May, 8:40am

Thursday 24th September, 9:50am

Thursday 8th October, 2:00pm

Photo by Bronwyn Harvey

Dawn Chorus Walks 2020

The dawn chorus is the most amazing sound of spring when all birds sing together. If you have never heard it before the sound will simply blow you away.

If a 5am or 5.30am start time is a little too early for your liking I also lead early bird walks that begin at around 8am ish.

Sunday 15th March, 5.30am and Saturday 2nd May 4.30am

Forest of Dean, in collaboration with the Tudor Farmhouse Hotel. Breakfast included. Click here for booking.

Thursday 19th March and Monday 4th May

Lower Gockett Farm, Lydart, Monmouth

To book please contact Emily and Joe Ryder, or telephone 01600 860984

Saturday 14th March, Saturday 21st March and Saturday 28th March, 5.30am

National Trust, Leigh Woods near Bristol. Click here for booking.

Photo by Bronwyn Harvey

Bird Identification Courses 2020

Learning to identify birds and their song is a great way to connect more with nature and take part in bird surveys. Please click on the venue or organisation below for details to book.

Birdsong on the Downs

Saturday 25th April, 10am - 3.30pm

Bristol Zoo and Clifton Downs,

Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project, click here to book.

Bird ID Walk at Parkridge, Solihull

Wednesday 6th May, 10am - 12.30pm

Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

To book:

Contact Rob Halcrow,

0121 704 0768

Or click here to book.

BTO identification courses: