International Dawn Chorus Day!

Come to listen to, record and identify birdsong! https://hxscisoc.org.uk/event/international-dawn-chorus-day/

By Halifax Scientific Society - Natural History Group

Date and time

Sunday, May 5 · 10:30am - 12:30pm GMT+1

Location

Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve

427 Elland Road Brighouse HD6 2RG United Kingdom

About this event

  • 2 hours

In association with HSS and Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve:


Taking place on the the first Sunday of May, International Dawn Chorus day is the worldwide celebration of nature’s finest symphony. This event is for all those interested in learning more about bird song, how to record bird song and identify birds using their mobile phones, and asking questions such as why do birds sing, how do birds learn to sing, and why are bird songs so different across species?

A dedicated few will meet in the very early morning of Sunday 5th May, say 4 a.m., to record bird song at Cromwell Bottom, then meet in the cabin at 10.30 am to listen to the recordings and ask questions.

If you want to attend the 4am session, please feel free, but be aware that facilities will not be open at this time.

Numbers will be limited so if you want to attend the Cabin session please book here...

Feel free to bring some bird song to the meeting that you have managed to record on your mobile phone and we will try to identify your birds!

If this event fills there will be a second cabin session organised for the afternoon.


For details on how to get there, and accessibility, please visit :

https://new.calderdale.gov.uk/leisure/parks-and-open-spaces/nature-reserves/cromwell-bottom


Thanks!


Organized by

Halifax Scientific Society - Natural History Group

The HSS holds monthly talks on natural history and science for pleasure on the second Tuesday of the month starting at 7.15pm. Talks cover a wide variety of topics and are given by a range of fascinating experts in a way which can be understood to both those with experience and those who just want to come along and see what it’s all about! Non-members welcome.

The group carries out local conservation work. We also hold regular weekend walks and trips to look at the natural history of Calderdale, led by experienced naturalists who can informally introduce walkers to the fascinating landscape we live in. Walks are of varying lengths and difficulties, and generally take between 3 – 5 hours to complete. Our walks are a chance to locate, examine & record different species of fauna & flora in the area as well as pointing out other things of interest such as geological features and past industry.