The Dawn Chorus

To many of us, the mere thought of setting an alarm before sunrise is exhausting. But sometimes, not hitting the snooze button and sacrificing the Sunday lie in can pay off.  Instead, why not get up and immerse yourself in our natural world by soaking up the sweet sound of birdsong – How Sunday's should be started!

1. Catch some z’s - As the event starts at dawn, you will need to be up and out around 5/5.30am if you want the full experience, so make sure you get an early night so you are feeling refreshed and ready!
2. Set the alarm! Depending on how much time you want to wake up, we suggest being outside and in nature from around 5.30am, just as the day is breaking to hear the early birds!
3. Sit back, listen, and take in the beauty of nature. Whether you're at home in the garden, out and about in a community green space or just lying in bed with the windows open, listen closely to the wonderful whistles of our birds – are there any you can recognise? You can expect to hear the song thrush first, the confident and loud early bird! The blackbird won’t be too far behind, awaiting the melodies of its fellow feathered friends like the robin, blackcap and chiffchaff.  Sit back, listen and immerse yourself in nature's greates show - International Dawn Chorus Day.