Sweet Sounds of Spring
Posted on 08/04/11
Spring has officially arrived at RSPB Pulborough Brooks nature reserve with the first reports of nightingales singing around the nature trail.
John Bridges (rspb-images.com)
The Nightingale
The unmistakable sound of this renowned little bird was first reported on Monday 4th April, one of the earliest reports of nightingales on the reserve for several years.
Samantha Stokes, RSPB Spokesperson, said: “Swallows and house martins have been seen hunting for insects across the brooks for the past couple of weeks, but it is nightingales which are the most eagerly awaited for at this time of year. It is wonderful to walk around the nature trail listening to their melodious song.”
Pulborough Brooks runs a variety of events and guided walks where visitors can listen to the delights of birdsong. Dawn Chorus walks are taking place in April and May and the reserve will again be hosting their popular Nightingale Festival over the bank holiday weekend of 29 April – 1 May, which is dedicated to the renowned songster. For further details on these, or any of the reserve’s events please contact the visitor centre on 01798 875851, or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
RSPB Pulborough Brooks nature reserve is open daily, with gift shop, information area, toilets and café, the reserve is located off the A283 between Pulborough and Storrington.
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