May Dawn Chorus Walk
Experience the delights of the dawn chorus at Arundel Wetland Centre on this guided walk around the reserve at sunrise.
Time: Doors open at 5:20. Walk starts at 5.30 am, finishes at 7.30 am, latecomers will not be admitted
Cost: £20, adults only
Led by our learning team, you will learn how to identify birds from their unique songs, including wetland specialists such as reed warblers and Cetti’s warblers, to dawn chorus superstars such as song thrushes, blackcaps and goldcrests.
The dawn chorus is best at sunrise, as birds seek to attract potential mates and defend their territories whilst the light levels are low, before spending the day feeding. With the arrival of migratory birds joining our resident songbirds in the spring, the dawn chorus reaches its crescendo at this time of year – making it one of nature’s greatest spectacles!
Terms & Conditions
Important information:
This walk is open to all adults (18+), and ideal for beginner birdwatchers and keen ornithologists alike. Please bring your own binoculars if you have them and make sure to wrap up warm! Refreshments are not available, but feel free to bring your own hot drink with you for the walk.
Doors will open at 5:20am and the walk will begin at 5:30am. Latecomers will not be admitted as the visitor centre will be locked. The walk will last approximately 2 hours, and from 7:30 onwards the visitor centre and grounds will close. The centre will reopen at 10am, and any visitors will have to pay day admission to enter the grounds unless they are WWT members.
There are a limited number of tickets, booking in advance is essential. In the event of exceptional bad weather, we will ring you the day before to advise if the event can take place.
