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What is International Dawn Chorus Day?

Once again the Urban Wildlife Trust is organising International Dawn
Chorus Day.
This is a truly international event with people from as far afield
as America and Russia enjoying the dawn chorus in their own countries.
Taking part is easy. Tell your friends and colleagues and arrange
to meet on Sunday May 5th just as dawn is breaking.
Just sit back as the birds in your area fill the air with birdsong.
An early breakfast is a good idea. What could be better: the company
of friends, good food, and nature's musicians to entertain you for
free.
Keep us informed here at the Urban Wildlife Trust so we can give this
year's celebration the maximum publicity, but most of all just savour
the moment and enjoy nature's greatest free musical event that is
repeated every day at dawn every day of the year.

Where Should I Hold my Event?
Arrange a convenient meeting places woodland is best, but it  could
be a back garden. Make sure you get permission to ensure that the
area will be open at 4am.

What�s the Best Time to Hear the Dawn Chorus?
The best time to meet is at 4am so that you can be out and about just
before dawn to catch the beginning of the bird song.

A Picnic?
A spot of breakfast will probably go down extremely well. You can
either take your cornflakes out into the garden or arrange a more
elaborate spread. However in the spirit of the event, no eggs please!

How Can I Publicise the Event?
The sooner you can tell us about your events the sooner we can tell
others. As the event approaches, contact your local press TV and Radio.
They are always on the look out for local interest stories with an
environmental theme. You may even be able to get them to turn up on
the day. We will be notifying the national, international and specialised
media.

Rouse a Celebrity?
Many celebrities are interested in environmental issues and if you
can recruit one it will be a great aid to publicity. You can obtain
a celebrity pledge form from the Urban Wildlife Trust Office.

Twinning?
Contact any similar groups you may know of, or like minded friends
who live abroad, and encourage them to to twin with you for International
Dawn Chorus Day 1996.

Fundraising?
International Dawn Chorus Day is for enjoyment and celebration, but
if you wish to use the occasion for fund-raising you are more than
welcome.

On the day before?
Remind your friends, the press, TV and Radio about your event. They
may have forgotten that they promised to take part.

Information?
Don't forget to let us know what you have planned in plenty of time.
Please complete the enclosed form with details of your event to help
us co-ordinate the activities and celebrate the 13th International
Dawn Chorus Day.

After the Event?
Have a good lie in the following day but please let us know how the
event went and any suggestions you may have to make next year and
even greater success.

Who Do I Contact?
Neil Wyatt
The Urban Wildlife Trust
Unit 310, Jubilee Trades Centre
130 Pershore Street
Birmingham, B5 6ND
United Kingdom
Tel: 0121 666 7474 Fax: 0121 622 4443
Email: urbanwt@cix.compulink.co.uk
Registered Charity No.: 513 615

The Urban Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
              West Midlands Wildlife Campaign