upcoming soundwalks
General information
Soundwalks are free of charge, but any donations to help with organising walks and the provision of materials are gratefully received and can be made through Eventbrite. You will need comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing, and snacks/water, but otherwise you just need your ears and a willingness to listen! Any extra materials are optional or will be provided on the day.~~~
SSW #019: Dawn Chorus Walk
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When: Saturday 16th May 2026, 0500-0730ish
- Start/end point: entrance to Endcliffe Park, just inside the gates.
- Distance: 7km
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Terrain: mostly paved, though some sections unpaved - walking boots advisable
Please click here to reserve your place (free, optional donation)
The dawn chorus lasts from mid-March to mid-June, so what better time to wake up early and catch some wondrous birdsong?
A medium, slower-paced walk open to all ages - we will aim to stay quiet throughout. Nothing crazy, just a steady walk along the Porter Brook and back, but the birdsong will be fantastic. Wear weather-appropriate clothing (it will be cold at 5am, so warm coat/hat/gloves recommended), and bring snacks/water/have something to eat beforehand.
I will definitely be bringing my audio recorder to record along the way, and I’d strongly recommend bringing something with you to document the walk such as a smartphone, audio recorder etc. If you’re interested in finding out which birds you can hear, I highly recommend installing Merlin Bird ID in advance of the walk. I’ll provide printouts for everyone with a map and listening prompts, but I imagine we’ll mostly be focused on the birdsong.
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