Focusing on Nature

Supporting Conservation

Find out how your bookings help wildlife and communities.

Why not buy a Gift Voucher?

Event:

Dawn Chorus - Dumble Farm

Dawn Chorus events are one of the best ways to immerse ourselves in the wonders of the natural world. Our two events focus on two farms; one in East Yorkshire and the second event in the Howardian Hills, north of York. Join expert guides Richard Baines and Holly Fox on this special morning at Dumble Farm

Dawn Chorus - Dumble Farm

Dumble Farm in East Yorkshire is run by three farmers with a passion for conservation and sustainable farming. Their work is designed to create the best habitat to conserve wildlife. 80 magnificent Highland cows are Dumble Farms conservation grazers. Their presence adds to the wild experience of the area. 

The farm is home to many lowland and wetland birds which we will be listening for on this special event.

Dumble is close to the River Hull Site of Special Scientific Interest which attracts a wide range of species such as Yellow Wagtail, Sedge Warbler, Common Cuckoo and Reed Warbler. 

Your expert guides Richard and Holly have been immersed in bird sounds all of their lives and love sharing their knowledge with guests. 

NOTE: This event includes perperation for a barbecue breakfast. Please bring your own food for the barbecue which will take place after the dawn chorus walk.

Date: 4th June 2027. Please book below 

Times: 4am until approximately 8.30am

Meeting Place: Dumble Farm near Beverley. Meeting Place map will be sent by email after your booking

What you can expect on one of our Dawn Chorus Events:

  • A professional and local expert guide with lots of enthusiasm and knowledge
  • A small group ensuring a high-quality experience 
  • A fun packed experince with exciting locations, bird sound ID tuition and breakfast (see note above)

Please note this event is not suitable for wheelchair users and people with accessibility challenges. If in doubt please contact us prior to your booking. To see suitable events please CLICK HERE

 

Dawn Chorus - Dumble Farm

Richard Baines PGdip MCIEEM

Company Director And Birding/Wildlife Guide

Richard’s love of birds and wildlife started at age nine when he watched wide eyed as a charm of European Goldfinch fed on a thistle within a few feet of him in the grounds of his primary school. The next day he was busy drawing the flock in his art class./tutors/2/richard-baines-pgdip-mcieem

Holly Birding on the Humber © Yorkshire Coast Nature

Holly-Marie Fox

Birding/Wildlife Guide

Holly has been a keen birder since she could walk, growing up visiting nature reserves with her dad. She spent many hours toddling around after him, or with her nose in his bird books, yet to discover this enthusiasm and knowledge of the natural world had rubbed off on her/tutors/25/holly-marie-fox

Dawn Chorus - Birkdale Farm
Dawn Chorus - Birkdale Farm

Birkdale Farm, Terrington

Nestled in a very quiet part of the National Landscape of the Howardian Hills is the beautiful Birkdale Farm, a perfect place for enjoying and learning about a wide range of bird sounds. This...

Availability & Booking
    • Date & Time
    • Duration
    • Location
    • Type
    • Price
    • Availability
    •  
    • Fri 4th Jun - 4.00am

    • 4.5 hours

    • Dumble Farm

    • Group

    • £40

    • 10 Place left

    • Book