Dawn Chorus

The Dawn Chorus is one of FarmED’s most popular events, as we celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day when people all across the world rise early to revel in the sweet sound of birdsong.

Join us on Tuesday 5th May this year, enjoy nature's greatest symphony. 

Bird surveys conducted at FarmED have shown that the diversity of bird species on the farm has risen significantly over recent years, rising from 44 different species recorded in 2014 to a cumulative total of 89 by 2021, when the survey highlighted the presence of seven species which are included on the RSPB’s endangered red list, plus six species which have amber status including skylarks, song thrushes and cuckoos.

Farmland is the preferred habitat of many British bird species with 70% of the land in the UK given over to agriculture. Farmers can help to overturn this decline by using management practices such as Countryside Stewardship within farmland. Farming in harmony with nature has been a high priority for us and we’ve embarked on a series of projects to create habitats, provide nesting boxes and implement supplementary bird feeding programmes.

Please arrive from 4am, we will set out at 4:30am sharp on a torchlit farm walk, ready for the dawn chorus to begin. The walk will be led with expert guidance from conservationist Nick Patel.

After the walk, we will head back for hot drinks and a light breakfast at 6am. Please bring a torch or head torch and binoculars if you have them.

Join thousands across the world to celebrate nature at its most uplifting!

About Nick Patel

Super passionate about British wildlife, Nick has worked at several reserves as a warden, helping to improve habitats and has trained at various RSPB reserves. He is particularly passionate about wetland habitats, wildflower meadows, grasslands and how regenerative farming can help to change perceptions about what farmers can do to make space for nature.

An experienced walk leader, eco-communicator and naturalist, Nick now works independently to educate the public on conservation matters whilst showcasing some of the most amazing wildlife the UK has to offer.

"The walk is a complete joy with Nick’s knowledge and his wish to share his knowledge is great. The increasingly different number of species of birds now calling FarmED their home is wonderful."

Tiered Pricing

Delivery of our mission is a collective effort and our values embrace inclusivity and diversity. We don’t want price to be a barrier to anyone visiting FarmED or attending our events. Read more about our tiered pricing policy here.

If cost is a barrier to you attending, then please do ask us for financial support. The FarmED Bursary offers free or subsidised places to those that will benefit most.

We like to take photos and occasionally videos of our events to use on our website and social media, please let us know if you do not want to be photographed.

Cancellation Policy

We understand that there may be times when you need to cancel your booking.  Our cancellation policy is outlined here.