Dawn Chorus Walks & Bird ID Courses
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. Get in touch if you would like to book privately or find group bookings through the Tudor Farmhouse Hotel.
Photo by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Dawn Chorus or Early Bird Song Walks 2022
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 your mind!
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 7am or 8am.
2022
The next dawn chorus or early birdsong events are available! See dates below.
If you like to book a private birdsong experience please get in touch direct.
Sunday 13th March, 5.30am,
Troopers Hill Nature Reserve, St George, Bristol,
Contact Friends of Troopers Hill to book.
Dawn chorus and early bird walks at the Tudor Farmhouse Hotel
Stay at the boutique Tudor Farmhouse Hotel, set on the edge of the Forest of Dean, or visit for the event and drop in for breakfast after (the dawn chorus walks include breakfast).
April 3rd
5.45 for dawn chorus or 8am for early morning bird walk.
April 24th
5am for dawn chorus or 7am for early morning bird walk.
May 1st
4am for dawn chorus or 7am for early morning bird walk.
To book and for more information, click here and scroll down.
Yuup
Yuup showcases experiences around Bristol and beyond, including here in the Forest of Dean. Click here for more information and to book a dawn chorus walk (2 hours) with me in the Forest of Dean. Available dates:
April 1st
5.45am dawn chorus
April 10th
5am dawn chorus
Photo by Bronwyn Harvey
Bird Identification Courses and evening presentations 2022
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.
Urban Peregrines, online evening talk
Thursday 3rd February, 7pm to 8.30pm
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust
Learn about these amazing hunters and residents of the skyscrapers and tall buildings of many of our towns across Hertfordshire. To find out more and book click here.
Our local raptors, or are they? Online evening talk
Thursday 17th February, 7pm to 8.00pm
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
We may not notice the comings and goings of our common raptors such as sparrowhawks and kestrels, yet we get lots coming to the UK every winter or passing through on migration. I will explore the different migration movements of both familiar and less common raptors. To find out more and book click here.
Identifying birds on the Downs in spring
Clifton, Bristol
Saturday 26th March, 10am to 3.30pm
Learn how to identify resident and spring migrant birds with me. This course is aimed at those who are developing their bird identification skills. To find out more and book click here.
Naturetrek Online Winter Roadshow (Wildlife Cruises, Part 2)
Wednesday 30th March, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
I will be joining this evening's roadshow to share inspiration, and welcome escapism to the Solomon Islands and Canada's west coast looking for Spirit Bears.
Click here for more information and to register.
