Calling all Early Birds to come down to Old Moor for our Dawn Chorus Walk.
Join Dave Waddington RSPB Old Moors’ very own senior site warden and well-respected bird expert as he sets out on his annual Dawn Chorus walk to discover one of nature’s most uplifting wonders.
Arrive at the Old Moor Visitors Centre at 4:45am for tea or coffee and to tide you over. The walk will start at 5:00am.
Experience a symphony of birdsong while Dave takes you around and helps you identify the many different species singing away, based on their significant song. As the sunlight breaks through, the reserve becomes a hive of activity way before our first visitors arrive for the day.
After the walk draws to an end around 8:00am, we will serve a Bap and drink up on the café deck, looking over the reserve.
You can choose between a bacon/sausage/vegetarian sausage/fried egg sandwich with your choice of a tea or coffee.
RSPB Old Moor is South Yorkshire’s best-kept secret: a place to spot some wonderful nature, explore and discover with the kids or just walk around in peace and quiet. There’s lots to do as a family with our new sensory garden, our playground, wild play areas and pond dipping (Easter to October). Or, discover a hidden gem away from the hustle and bustle to enjoy nature and take a breather; you could even try our Natural Wellbeing trail. Stop off at the café for hot food, cake and enjoy a hot drink with a view on our balcony with stunning views across the reserve. Our shop sells a fantastic range of gifts for all ages, wrapping paper and cards and wildlife care products so you can create a nature haven in your own outdoor space and join us in giving nature a home.
Car parking is free.
Accessibility: Old Moor is on the Trans-Pennine Trail so is very accessible locally via foot or bike. Our paths are wheelchair and pushchair friendly and we have mobility scooters available to pre-book for your visit. We have accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities. Dogs are welcome in the courtyard but not on the reserve itself.
RSPB membership: the wildlife conservation work of the RSPB is possible because of the financial support from our members. Members receive complimentary free access to our 200+ nature reserves throughout the UK, including Old Moor, a quarterly magazine about the RSPB’s work and discounted ticket prices for our events. You can talk to our friendly team at Old Moor to find out more or have a look here: Membership (rspb.org.uk).
