So although it is a stretch, I found this event online here (where I find all my good what-to-do-in-London ideas) and just had to participate. Dani has agreed to go with me and I'm in the process of finding a hostel that can put us up and allow for a good enough sleep to depart at 4:30 am feeling moderately rested.
Sounds like a pretty unique way to usher in spring, non? If anyone here wants to join, please let me know :)
Note: I have no idea what any of the birds are listed here. Do we have completely different bird species in North America?
Second note: heard an amazing love story today(feeling very lovey right now). Thank you, Sarah.
Third note: have watched almost the entire third season of The Real Housewives of New York. I'm infatuated.
Forth note: This will constitute my serenity for the day. This and the countless hours spent in the peace of my house. Alllllll day. That's all.
- Date: Sunday 1 May 2011
- Venue: London Wetland Centre
5am and 5.15am
This is a unique opportunity to enjoy our wonderful wildlife reserve before daybreak as we celebrate international dawn chorus day. Everyone, from people with a passing interest in wildlife to keen birders, can enjoy listening to the birds sing as the sun rises over the reedbeds, lakes and ponds.
Book your tickets now for one of our guided tours, at 5.00am and 5.15am. The walks will take you out on to the reserve as the sun comes up. Our expert guides will take you around the reserve to discover what is around, and help you identify the birds by their song. We can't guarantee exactly which birds will be singing on the day, but you're likely to hear calls and birdsong from a range of species from Cetti's warblers to lapwings!
At the end of the walk enjoy a bacon roll (or vegetarian option) or cereal before you head off out again for a day of self-guided birdwatching. In May we'd expect to see nesting lapwings, sand martins, redshank, little ringed plovers, and pochard. Last year, Cetti's warblers bred on site for the first time and a very rare visitor to the UK, a Pacific golden plover, delighted visitors when it stopped off on the main lake islands. Further May highlights in 2010 included hobby, buzzard, red kite, peregrine, Arctic tern, and green, common and wood sandpipers.
Gates open at 4.30am but only ticket holders will be admitted.
Please bring your own binoculars and wrap up warm. £20.00 per person (plus admission to the centre), includes the guided walk, tea/coffee, bacon (or vegetarian) roll or cereal.
Limited tickets available. Booking is essential - call 020 8409 4400.
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