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Dawn Chorus
London Wildlife Trust
Sydenham Hill Wood LNR
Experience the wonder of the dawn chorus with a guided walk through Sydenham Hill Wood
International Dawn Chorus Day
Plumstead Common Environment Group
Plumstead Common Nature Reserve
Hear the glorious free concert of the birds
Dawn Chorus
WWT London Wetland Centre
WWT London Wetland Centre
This is a unique opportunity to enjoy our wonderful wildlife reserve before daybreak as we celebrate international dawn chorus day. Everyone, from people with a passing interest in wildlife to keen birders, can enjoy listening to the birds sing as the sun rises over the reedbeds, lakes and ponds. Book your tickets now for one of our guided tours, at 5.00am and 5.15am. The walks will take you out on to the reserve as the sun comes up. Our expert guides will take you around the reserve to discover what is around, and help you identify the birds by their song. We can't guarantee exactly which birds will be singing on the day, but you're likely to hear calls and birdsong from a range of species from Cetti's warblers to lapwings! At the end of the walk enjoy a bacon roll (or vegetarian option) or cereal before you head off out again for a day of self-guided birdwatching. In May we'd expect to see nesting lapwings, sand martins, redshank, little ringed plovers, and pochard. Last year, Cetti's warblers bred on site for the first time and a very rare visitor to the UK, a Pacific golden plover, delighted visitors when it stopped off on the main lake islands. Further May highlights in 2010 included hobby, buzzard, red kite, peregrine, Arctic tern, and green, common and wood sandpipers. Gates open at 4.30am but only ticket holders will be admitted. Please bring your own binoculars and wrap up warm. £20.00 per person (plus admission to the centre), includes the guided walk, tea/coffee, bacon (or vegetarian) roll or cereal.
Waterlink Way Wildlife Wander
Lewisham Council
Bell Green, Sydenham (Sainsburys Savacentre main entrance)
An early morning walk along Lewisham's 'green artery'. A chance to hear or see over 30 species of birds with up to 7 different warblers...
Waterlink Way Wildlife Wander
Lewisham Council
Bell Green, Sydenham (Sainsburys Savacentre main entrance)
An early morning walk along Lewisham's 'green artery'. A chance to hear or see over 30 species of birds with up to 7 different warblers...
Hilly Fields Dawn Chorus Walk
Lewisham Council
Hilly Fields (Rangers Hut)
Join us as we take an early morning stroll around the park in search of birds and other wildlife.
Waterlink Way Wildlife Wander
Lewisham Council
Bell Green, Sydenham (Sainsburys Savacentre main entrance)
An early morning walk along Lewisham's 'green artery'. A chance to hear or see over 30 species of birds with up to 7 different warblers...
Dawn Chorus Birdwatch
Trust for Urban Ecology
Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park
Come and enjoy the peace and quiet of this beautiful urban wetland before the city wakes up, including a guided birdwatching tour with local birder, Rich Green
Dawn Chorus
London Borough of Redbridge
Hainault Forest Country Park
For the third year running, the Woodward brothers will take us through the forest to hear the songs of native and migratory birds. 4.45am to 7.30am £4 per person. Booking essential Suitable for 11 yrs +. Hainault Forest Country Park
Morning has broken Dawn chrous
London Borough of Croydon
South Norwood Lake
Come and experience the magic of birds welcoming in a new day with members of Croydon RSPB and the Park Ranger for a gentle walk and learn about the resident and spring migrants of the lake and surrounding grounds and identifying them by their songs and sight. Please wrap up warm, wear suitable footwear and bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. Part of International Dawn Chorus Day Walk last about 2 hours.
Dawn Chorus, Darlands Lake
London Wildlife Trust
Darlands Lake Nature Reserve, Totteridge Valley
Walk to Darlands Lake Nature Reserve, Totteridge Valley, to hear song from first awaking birds build up to full spring "dawn chorus". One of the earliest dawn chorus events of the year, led by experienced guide to identify birdsong.
Dawn Chorus - Sydenham Hill Wood
London Wildlife Trust
Sydenham Hill Wood
Meet at: Crescent Wood Road entrance to the wood A bird walk for all ages to celebrate the wonder of the Dawn Chorus for International Dawn Chorus Day. This event is free BUT donations are welcome.
