02-05-2025
Somerset nature reserve to hold guided dawn chorus walks
The RSPB is celebrating International Dawn Chorus Day with guided walks at Ham Wall nature reserve.
Walks will be held every Sunday throughout May, from 6am to 8.30am, with the first event on Sunday, May 4 coinciding with the day itself.
The event aims to help people enjoy "nature's biggest free symphony" as birds wake up across Somerset.
Tickets for the guided walks are priced at £11 for adult RSPB members and £13.50 for non-members, with discounted rates for children.
Pre-booking is essential and can be done via
The RSPB has teamed up with RNID to ensure those with hearing loss can also enjoy the experience.
Crystal Rolfe, director of health at RNID, said: "Many people with untreated hearing loss say that birdsong is one of the sounds they miss out on most.
"A quick and easy first-step is to take the free RNID online hearing check."
The RSPB and RNID have provided tips for making the most of the dawn chorus, including using bird identification apps and engaging all the senses to experience the early morning.
They also recommend exploring the latest hearing aid technology for those concerned about their hearing.
Morwenna Alldis from the RSPB described the dawn walks as "a multisensory nature-wow moment for everyone."
She added: "Being out in nature early feels special, almost sacred."
