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Steve Hallam led a small group on the annual Dawn Chorus Walk when they were greeted by waves of song. His account of the walk is shown below…
On the morning of 18th May, the population of West Bergholt could be divided into two groups:
- the eight people who came on this year’s Dawn Chorus walk, and
- those who had made a mistake.
This was one of the best ‘shows’ since I have been leading these walks (and this was nothing to do with me!), as I will explain.
Early Start for Dawn ChorusTo get the best from the Dawn Chorus means an early start but it is well worth it. Steve Hallam will be leading this years’ Dawn Chorus Walk around Hillhouse Wood, offering the chance to see and/or hear nightingales and many other dawn choristers like the Blue Tit having its own early start (see right).
Previous years’ walks have seen and/or heard over Continue reading “Early Start for Dawn Chorus – 18th May”
Dawn Chorus can reward an early startIt might be an early start but the Dawn Chorus can truly deliver its own reward. Once again Steve Hallam will be leading the Dawn Chorus Walk around Hillhouse Wood, offering the chance to see and/or hear nightingales and many other brilliant dawn choristers like the Blackcap (see right).
Previous years’ walks have seen and/or heard over Continue reading “Dawn Chorus can reward an early start”
Hillhouse Wood for Nightingales & moreIf you miss out on the guided Bluebell walk today, why not come to the Dawn Chorus walk tomorrow morning? Led by Steve Hallam, this walk offers the chance to see nightingales and many other brilliant choristers. Previous years’ walks have seen and/or heard over 20 species, for example, in 2013 the following list was collected:
The walk will start from the Old Church at 3:45am on Sunday 8th May. You should bring warm clothing, stout footwear, a flask of hot drink and a torch – please note that the walk will only go ahead weather permitting.
If you haven’t been on one of these walks before you will find it a rewarding and delightful experience at a very special time for the wood’s varied wildlife; if you would like to know more then check out this report from the 2013 dawn chorus walk.
Other useful links are:
Dawn Chorus Walk 2015Once again Steve Hallam will be leading the Dawn Chorus Walk 2015 around Hillhouse Wood, offering the chance to see and/or hear nightingales and many other brilliant dawn choristers. Previous years’ walks have seen and/or heard over 20 species, for example, in 2013 the following list was collected:
The walk will start from the Old Church at 3:45am on Sunday 17th May. You should bring warm clothing, stout footwear, a flask of hot drink and a torch – please note that the walk will only go ahead weather permitting.
If you haven’t been on one of these walks before you will find it a rewarding and delightful experience at a very special time for the wood’s varied wildlife; if you would like to know more then check out this report from the 2013 dawn chorus walk.
Other useful links are:
