An Evening with Nightingales, Henfield (100337035)

Tutor: Mike Russell

When it comes to birdsong, the nightingale's melodious and varied voice is so powerful that few other species can match it. Every year, these summer visitors make an incredible 3,000 mile journey from west Africa to the UK to breed, and Sussex is one of the best counties to listen out for them.

This beginners course will introduce you to the life cycle of the Nightingale and you will have the opportunity to listen to some historic Nightingale recordings.

After the classroom session, Mike will take you out onto the reserve (or the Mill Stream opposite the reserve) to hopefully hear the nightingales sing.

During the talk you will learn about:

• Where they breed, what they eat
• Where they go in winter
• Habitat requirements
• How they are doing in the 21st century
• Nightingales and their influence on the Arts

No previous knowledge or skill required.

Mike Russell spent over 30 years working for Sussex Wildlife Trust. He has organised and lead thousands of wildlife events, from dawn choruses to late night excursions to see the nightjars, using his extensive knowledge and expertise. Now retired, Mike continues to run popular bird events for the Trust.

Meeting Point: Classroom, Woods Mill, Henfield,West Sussex, BN5 9SD

What to bring: Binoculars will be useful. Suitable clothing and footwear for an early spring evening, insect repellent, torch..

Facilities: Free car parking available. Toilets (including disabled) in the car park.

Accessability: Classroom accessible for wheelchairs as is part of the reserve but not the Mill Stream. We will be walking short distances on flat paths that might be muddy after rain. There are no stiles. If you require any adaptations to make your visit more comfortable, please email swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk and we will be in touch.

Public transport: There is no public transport available at this time in the evening.

Participants must be at least 18 years old to attend an adult course or event.

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If our standard priced tickets are simply out of reach at the moment, we have a limited number of concession tickets available to all with no questions asked.

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Photo: © Hugh Clark FRPS