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Visit an RSPB nature reserve near you and experience the magic of the dawn chorus first-hand. Whether you’re a seasoned dawn chorus festival-goer or a newcomer keen to experience nature’s celebratory symphony, you will find a wide range of engaging events and guided walks designed to help you get the best from this awesome aural spectacle.

Learn what the dawn chorus is and why it happens.

Discover a dawn chorus event near you

There are plenty of events going on where you can discover the dawn chorus, or simply visit your local nature reserve at dawn to enjoy this seasonal spectacle.

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Eurasian Wren singing, perched on a branch

Wren. Photo: Ben Andrew (rspb-images.com)

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