International Dawn Chorus Day, Sunday 3 May 2026
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‘To be alone in the dawn chorus reminds us how precious life is.’- Henry Porter
Singing birds are nature’s messengers of love, hope, optimism, freedom, and peace. Emily Dickinson famously described hope as a bird that perches in the soul and sings even in the darkest storms.
Birds are the humanity’s singing ambassadors
'BIRDS. 11,000 species, the most widespread of all animals: on icebergs, in the Sahara or under the sea, at home in our gardens or flying for over a year at a time. Earthbound, we can only look and listen, enjoying their lightness, freedom and richness of plumage and song.'- Sir David Attenborough
Hear the voice of nature
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‘The greatest wisdom comes from the smallest creatures. There is so much we can learn from birds.’
Live like birds, ‘spread your wings and soar.’
Beautiful and inspiring birdsong: how the dawn chorus reconnects me to life, hope, love, beauty and inner peace
Listening to the voluble morning choir spurs feelings of awe-inspiring, life-nourishing beauty, wonder, reverence, and gratefulness to be alive on our sublime planet.
World in Chaos and Despair: The Healing Power of the Dawn
Live Like a Bird: Philosophical and Wise
What is the dawn chorus?
‘The dawn chorus is the symphony of song performed by birds looking for love, and to defend their patch. In spring, as the days lengthen, wildlife starts to think about the need to breed. For many male birds, this means belting out the well-worn but wonderful classics to try and attract females. Some species sing throughout the day, but it’s at dawn, as the morning light begins to break, that many different birds join together to perform.’- RSPB
The dawn chorus – all you need to know about nature’s big show
Reflect with nature this Dawn Chorus Day
Escape the hustle and bustle, become one with nature and its symphony of love and relax to the soothing sounds of birdsong.
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Peaceful Birds And Morning Nature Sounds | Dawn Chorus | BBC Earth Relax
RSPB Nature Reserves - A dawn chorus soundscape
SIKATAN LONDO_SIKECIL YANG LANTANG DAN MERDU
Song of the Birds
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‘One of my favorite cello performances is the performance of Song of the Birds (El cant dels ocells) by Pablo Casals for the United Nations in 1971. Casals was born in 1876 in the Catalonia region of Spain…
'Pablo Casals is also known as a man of peace, who pursued justice. He worked on behalf of the poor, and used his music to draw attention to injustices. After the Spanish Civil War, Casals left Spain and refused to perform his cello in any country that recognized Franco as the leader of Spain. He made one exception. He performed Song of the Birds at the White House in 1961 for President John F. Kennedy. In 1971, Casals received the United Nations Peace Medal, and he again performed Song of the Birds. His acceptance speech was beautiful, and really brings me comfort on this night when I am hoping and praying for peace…’-Song of the Birds
Watch the video: Pau Casals: Song of the Birds
It Takes a Wise Bird to Show Us the Path
Simorgh: Thirty Birds
The Wise Mythical Bird of Persia
Simorgh: Thirty Birds
'In the famous epic Persian poem "Conference of the Birds," the birds of the world gather to decide who is to be their king. The hoopoe, the wisest of them all, suggests that they should find the legendary Simorgh, a mythical Persian bird. The hoopoe leads the birds, each of whom represent a human fault which prevents man from attaining enlightenment. When the group of thirty birds finally reach the dwelling place of the Simorgh, all they find is a lake in which they see their own reflection. They realize that they were the Simorgh (which in Persian literally means "thirty birds") all along. The leader they sought was each and every one of them.’
Let the Wise Simorgh Brighten and Show You the Way
Stop, Look and Listen:
Learn from the Wise and Listen to the Birds
Listen and Learn from the Wise Ones!
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'BIRDS. 11,000 species, the most widespread of all animals: on icebergs, in the Sahara or under the sea, at home in our gardens or flying for over a year at a time. Earthbound, we can only look and listen, enjoying their lightness, freedom and richness of plumage and song.