Dawn Chorus

In recognition of International Dawn Chorus Day, join us on Tuesday 6th of May to celebrate nature's greatest symphony. During this week, all across the world people rise early to revel in the sweet sound of birdsong.

Bird surveys conducted at FarmED have shown that the diversity of bird species on the farm has risen significantly over recent years, rising from 44 different species recorded in 2014 to a cumulative total of 89 in our most recent survey. Surveys have highlighted the presence of seven species which are included on the RSPB’s endangered red list, plus six species which have amber status including skylarks, song thrushes and cuckoos.

Farmland is the preferred habitat of many British bird species with 70% of the land in the UK given over to agriculture. Farmers can help to overturn this decline by using management practices such as Countryside Stewardship and SFI within farmland. Farming in harmony with nature has been a high priority for us and we’ve embarked on a series of projects to create habitats, provide nesting boxes and implement supplementary bird feeding programmes.

The event will start at 4am, with a torchlit farm walk, ready for the dawn chorus to begin at 4:30am. The walk will be led with expert guidance from conservationist Nick Patel.

Hot drinks and a light breakfast will be served at 6am.

Please bring a torch or head torch and binoculars if you have them.

Join thousands across the world to celebrate nature at its most uplifting.

About Nick Patel

An experienced walk leader, eco-communicator and naturalist, Nick has worked as a warden at several reserves and has trained with the RSPB. He now works independently to educate the public on conservation matters whilst showcasing some of the most amazing wildlife the UK has to offer. He is particularly passionate about wetland habitats, wildflower meadows, grasslands and how regenerative farming can help to change perceptions about what farmers can do to make space for nature.

Testimonials

"Just being in nature that early in the morning, watching the sun come up, the fog in the hollow, seeing deer, hare, barnowl and that bird song. Oh, that bird song. What a treat!" - Attendee, 2023

"The walk is a complete joy and Nick’s wish to share his knowledge is great. The landscape and all the increasingly different number of species of birds now calling FarmED home is wonderful" - Attendee, 2024

Tiered Pricing

Delivery of our mission is a collective effort and our values embrace inclusivity and diversity. We don’t want price to be a barrier to anyone visiting FarmED or attending our events. Read more about our tiered pricing policy here.

If cost is a barrier to you attending, then please do ask us for financial support. The FarmED Bursary offers free or subsidised places to those that will benefit most.

We like to take photos and occasionally videos of our events to use on our website and social media, please let us know if you do not want to be photographed.

Cancellation Policy

We understand that there may be times when you need to cancel your booking.  Our cancellation policy is outlined here.