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.
Wildlife boat trips down the Avon Gorge
Twice a year I work with the Bristol Ferry Boat Company, taking passengers through the changing landscapes between the Bristol Floating Harbour, the Avon Gorge and down to the Severn Estuary. Dates for 2019 are Friday 12th April (09:35 - 13:05) and Thursday 26th September (15:15 - 18:45). Booking required through bristolferry.com/trips/wildlife.
Photo by Bronwyn Harvey
Photo by Bronwyn Harvey
Dawn Chorus Walks 2019
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.
Please click on an event's date to be redirected for contact details and booking.
Saturday 13th April 5am - 7.30am
Forest of Dean, in collaboration with the Tudor Farmhouse Hotel. Breakfast included. See also my Forest of Dean and Wye Valley page.
Village Farm, Marton, Warwickshire,
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and Dunsmore Living Landscape Project
Saturday 27th April 5am - 6.30am
Friends of Troopers Hill Nature Reserve,
St George, Bristol
Bird Identification Courses 2019
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 of the Woodlands and Riverbank
Saturday 11th May, 9.30am - 3.30pm
With the backdrop of Tintern Abbey
Brockweir, Wye Valley
Spring Birds with Ed Drewitt
Tuesday 14th May, 10am - 4pm
Brandon Marsh, Warwickshire
BTO identification courses:
Wetland birds and Wetland Bird Survey
Wednesday 24th April, 10am - 4pm
Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
Wetland birds and Wetland Bird Survey
Thursday 25th April, 10am - 4pm
Magor Marsh, Gwent
Woodland Bird ID
Tuesday 30th April, 10am - 4pm
Ruardean Hill, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
Woodland Bird ID and BBS
Tuesday 7th May, 10am - 4pm
Ruardean Hill, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
Wetland bird ID and Wetland Bird Survey
Thursday 9th May, 10am - 4pm
Magor Marsh, Gwent
Woodland and Wetland Bird ID
Thursday 16th May, 10am - 4pm
Hams Hall Environmental Studies Centre, Coleshill, Warwickshire
Wetland birds and Wetland Bird Survey
Wednesday 7th August, 10am - 4pm
Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust