SalopPhil
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The following press release has just been sent out by the Wildlife Trusts.
I've posted this here for general information.
Be Wowed by the Magic of the World’s Oldest Wake-up call.
All over the world people will be rising early on International Dawn Chorus Day, Sunday 6th May to hear one of the most stunning and moving performances of the natural calendar.
Here in the UK, night owls’ can enjoy the Dawn Chorus from as early as 4am. For simple appreciation, all you have to do is open your bedroom window, breathe in the spring air and listen… but why not join an appreciative audience for a gala performance in the wild by joining in one of the many events organised by local Wildlife Trusts and other participating organisations? A listing of International Dawn Chorus Day events in the UK and around the world can be found at www.idcd.info
International Dawn Chorus Day will also be featured in the first ever podcast from The Wildlife Trusts – to download and listen (from 1st May), go to www.wildlifetrusts.org.
International Dawn Chorus Day is an annual celebration of the beauty of birdsong; it all started in 1984 with a single event, organised by The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country, held at the Moseley Bog reserve in Birmingham. Since then it has grown into a truly international event with thousands of bird lovers quietly gathering at hundreds of events to hear birds greeting the sunrise around the world.
When the first gleam of light pierces the darkness a solo bird will begin to sing, awakening others to the dawn and soon the air will be filled with the beautiful sound of birdsong. It’s a feat only nature could achieve and to truly appreciate this magnificent spectacle it’s well-worth setting your alarm early.
As summer approaches dawn chorus reaches a crescendo - male songbirds sing their hearts out to attract potential partners and to protect their territories; the chorus only ends when there is enough light for the birds to fly off to forage for food.
Neil Wyatt, director, the Wildlife Trust for Birmingham & Black Country, says: “Each morning the sun rises around a world facing ever more challenges. Everywhere people face problems of pollution, climate change and habitat destruction. Yet each morning the birds awake and sing their songs with new enthusiasm. International Dawn Chorus Day is an opportunity to set aside the environmental challenges for a few minutes. Instead, join with your friends and colleagues around the world to celebrate nature's daily miracle - the Dawn Chorus.
“Of course there is also a serious message behind International Dawn Chorus Day. In the last three decades our songbirds have been in decline due to loss of habitat and intensive farming. The skylark has fallen in number by 52%, the corn bunting by 84% and the tree sparrow has declined by a staggering 87%. The Wildlife Trusts are working to reverse this decline. And you can show your support by making this the biggest birdwatch in history!”
Wildlife Trusts’ website: http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/index.php?section=places:events and on the International Dawn Chorus Day website: http://www.idcd.info/events-in-your-area/
I've posted this here for general information.
Be Wowed by the Magic of the World’s Oldest Wake-up call.
All over the world people will be rising early on International Dawn Chorus Day, Sunday 6th May to hear one of the most stunning and moving performances of the natural calendar.
Here in the UK, night owls’ can enjoy the Dawn Chorus from as early as 4am. For simple appreciation, all you have to do is open your bedroom window, breathe in the spring air and listen… but why not join an appreciative audience for a gala performance in the wild by joining in one of the many events organised by local Wildlife Trusts and other participating organisations? A listing of International Dawn Chorus Day events in the UK and around the world can be found at www.idcd.info
International Dawn Chorus Day will also be featured in the first ever podcast from The Wildlife Trusts – to download and listen (from 1st May), go to www.wildlifetrusts.org.
International Dawn Chorus Day is an annual celebration of the beauty of birdsong; it all started in 1984 with a single event, organised by The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country, held at the Moseley Bog reserve in Birmingham. Since then it has grown into a truly international event with thousands of bird lovers quietly gathering at hundreds of events to hear birds greeting the sunrise around the world.
When the first gleam of light pierces the darkness a solo bird will begin to sing, awakening others to the dawn and soon the air will be filled with the beautiful sound of birdsong. It’s a feat only nature could achieve and to truly appreciate this magnificent spectacle it’s well-worth setting your alarm early.
As summer approaches dawn chorus reaches a crescendo - male songbirds sing their hearts out to attract potential partners and to protect their territories; the chorus only ends when there is enough light for the birds to fly off to forage for food.
Neil Wyatt, director, the Wildlife Trust for Birmingham & Black Country, says: “Each morning the sun rises around a world facing ever more challenges. Everywhere people face problems of pollution, climate change and habitat destruction. Yet each morning the birds awake and sing their songs with new enthusiasm. International Dawn Chorus Day is an opportunity to set aside the environmental challenges for a few minutes. Instead, join with your friends and colleagues around the world to celebrate nature's daily miracle - the Dawn Chorus.
“Of course there is also a serious message behind International Dawn Chorus Day. In the last three decades our songbirds have been in decline due to loss of habitat and intensive farming. The skylark has fallen in number by 52%, the corn bunting by 84% and the tree sparrow has declined by a staggering 87%. The Wildlife Trusts are working to reverse this decline. And you can show your support by making this the biggest birdwatch in history!”
Wildlife Trusts’ website: http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/index.php?section=places:events and on the International Dawn Chorus Day website: http://www.idcd.info/events-in-your-area/