Dawn Chorus : A Sound Portrait of a British Woodland at Sunrise

This is the perfect chance to immerse yourself in the uplifting sounds of a perfect country morning, from the comfort of your own home.

At dawn, in our countryside, there is a pronounced peak in bird singing activity.

This is especially noticeable for about an hour after the first light in temperate zone woodlands during spring and early summer.

At this time, male birds defend their territories and attract females with their songs.

The recordings on this CD are a selection of British woodland recordings, taken from the extensive collection of the wildlife section of the British Library sound archive.