Get Ready for the Dawn Chorus
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- Start Date: 30 Apr 2025End Date: 30 Apr 2025Wed (Evening): 19:00 - 21:00OnlineFull fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00
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What is the course about?
The dawn chorus is one of the most spectacular signs that spring is upon us and provides an opportunity to get to know and identify different bird songs. During this one-off online session we will explore the different bird songs of spring and share some top tips on how to resource tools and apps that can help you to undertake your own research, whether in the garden or when you are out and about on a Dawn Chorus or spring walk.
What will we cover?
Why birds sing & bird behaviours
How to recognise common dawn chorus songbird species
Useful tools for the dawn chorus: appropriate books & apps to help you identify what you see and hear.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Understand the reason of the dawn chorus
Identify 3 common garden/city birds.
Resource tools to help you identify the dawn chorus.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is a basic introductory course - anyone with a love of nature and/or an interest in the Dawn Chorus is welcome to join. A good standard of English and a willingness to engage respectfully and positively in any class discussions are the only requirements.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Online through a lecture, with opportunities for discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No other costs. Please bring paper/pen if you wish to take additional notes.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Please refer to our science and nature website for further details.
Chantal, (B.Sc.Hons) is a Zoologist and volunteer London National Park City ranger. An avid hiker, she loves taking in the joys of our diverse natural world. With the UK being one of the most nature depleted countries in the world, she is passionate about educating others to take notice of, build connections with and enjoy nature and the environment that surrounds us, in particular, the biodiversity and varied habitats found in our cities and urban areas. A Shinrin Yoku practitioner, she has organised nature walks around London whilst also communicating the actions we can take to add value to both the natural world and our own lives.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.