The Dawn Chorus – the birds are taking over the airwaves! It’s that time of year again. The International Dawn Chorus will take place on May 2nd and RTÉ’s Derek Mooney tells Kay Doyle why it’s so special.
Early risers and light sleepers will be familiar with the sound of the birds at first light. As summer approaches, their song is recited earlier and with a renewed energy for the changes nature is bringing. It’s 4 a.m. and morning has broken. The blackbird will have spoken in many parts of the country as dark skies welcome in a faintness of light on the horizon, much to celebratory verse of the robins, wrens, rooks, chaffinches, and thrushes – just some of the members in the choir of the Dawn Chorus.