Birdsong celebrated at Newport Wetlands National Reserve
The event will be held at Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve on Sunday, May 4, from 5am to 8am.
This is part of the International Dawn Chorus Day celebrations.
RSPB Cymru has invited people to join the event and listen to the stunning symphony of birdsong as the sun rises.
The spectacle will feature not just garden birds, but also star species such as the Bittern and the Cuckoo.
An RSPB Cymru spokesperson said: "As the sun rises, why not join us for a very special wildlife experience to hear the magical Dawn Chorus at Newport Wetlands.
"This spectacle of sound will include not only the more familiar garden birds but also some of our star species.
"Listen out for a booming Bittern or calling Cuckoo and hear the difference between a Reed Warbler and Reed Bunting… it is well worth the early start."
The event offers an opportunity to visit the reserve before it opens to the public and soak up the sound of spring birdsong.
Guides will be on hand to help with spotting wildlife along this exclusive walk.
Tickets for the event are priced at £13 for RSPB members and £16 for non-members.
For more information or to book tickets, visit the RSPB website.
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