What better way to start the day then at the crack of dawn, to a cacophony of beautiful birdsong? Take part in a dawn chorus walk this spring
Dawn Chorus, 4 April 6am-7.45am; and Feel Good Friday, 11 May 5am-6.45am
Start the day with a difference and experience the wonderful dawn chorus at Tyntesfield with bird specialist Ed Drewitt. Using his skills as a wildlife detective, he will help you to tune your ears in to a variety of delightful bird songs during a guided tour of the area. Finish the morning with a much deserved hot drink and delicious bacon or egg butty at Home Farm.
£14.50 per adult and £8 per child, breakfast included. Booking required. Call 0844 249 1895
Knightshayes Court, Devon
Dawn Chorus Walk, 20 May 5am-8am
Accompanied by a National Trust ranger, this fantastic opportunity to listen, and identify early morning birdsong amid the beautiful Knighthayes estate is not to be missed. To finish, enjoy a warming breakfast back at Knightshyes. A lovely chance of pace to the start of the day.
£8 per person, including breakfast. Booking is essential, call 01884 254665
Brimham Rocks, North Yorkshire
Dawn Chorus, 6 May 5.30am-7.30am
What better time to appreciate nature’s symphony than on International Dawn Chorus Day. Along a three-mile walk you will hear both resident and migrant birdsong at its best whilst the sun rises. Afterwards, enjoy a hot drink and a muffin.
£2 per person, including refreshments. Booking necessary, call 01423 780688
Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey
Dawn Chorus Walk, 6 May 5.30am-8am
Early risers will be rewarded with the joyful sounds of the dawn chorus on this morning walk around beautiful Winkworth Arboretum. With the help of an expert, learn how to pick out individual songs before returning for a warming breakfast.
Normal admission charges apply, plus £10 per adult and £5 per child. Booking is advisable, call 01483 208936
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
Dawn Chorus Walk, 12 & 13 May 4.30am-8.30am
Get up early and join the Head Warden in a walk around the Grade I listed country house’s landscape-garden to hear a splendid choir of songbirds. After, enjoy a hearty cooked breakfast in the Restaurant.
Normal admission charges apply, plus 13.50 per person. Booking is essential, call 01332 695310
Sheringham Park, Norfolk
Dawn Chorus Walk, 6 May 5am-8am
Celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day by enjoying a guided walk with Learning Officer Rob, and Warden Mark around the idyllic venue of Sheringham Park whilst listening to the many species of birds that populate the park’s varied habitats in full song. After walking at the best times of day to experience the countryside, warm yourself up with a hot drink provided at the end.
Normal admission charges apply, plus £7 per person. Booking needed, call 01263 820550
Sissinghurst Castle, Kent
Dawn Chorus Walk, 20 May 5am-8am
A fantastic opportunity to see some of Sissinghurst’s diverse wildlife. Escorted by a Ranger, experience the extensive wildlife on offer at Sissinghurst’s estate and enjoy the marvellous sounds of the dawn chorus. Wrap up warm and don’t forget your binoculars!
Normal admission fee plus £5 per person. Booking is required, call 01580 710700
Godolphin, Cornwall
Dawn Chorus Day Walk, 6 May 6am-8am
Owned by the National Trust, the 550 acres of the Godolphin Estate provide a splendid location to experience the dawn chorus. Accompanied by the Ranger, help to record all of the different species of birds you see and enjoy everything this impressive Tudor/Stuart country mansion has to offer.
Croyde, Woolacombe and Mortehoe, Devon
Dawn Chorus, 5 May 5.30am-8am
Join Head Ranger Jonathan Fairhurst as he shares his love and knowledge of the local birds on this stunning dawn walk. Taking approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, the walk at dawn provides a particularly special time to admire the beauty of this part of North Devon. Starting at Morthoe, the walk moves through the Kinever Valley and concludes at Bull Point, stopping throughout to enjoy and appreciate the dawn chorus of the local bird wildlife.
£4 per adult, children go free. Booking required, call 01598 763402
Gibside, Tyne & Wear
Dawn Chorus Ramble, 29 April 5.30am-7am
As the sun rises over the Gibside estate, join a National Trust Ranger on an early morning ramble and listen to the pleasant chorus of birdsongs all around. If you’re lucky, you might even track down a roe deer.
£6 per person, including refreshments. Booking is not needed, call 01207 541820 for further information.
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