Birdsong walkshops

Stanmer Park, Brighton

Learn the bird sounds of woods and parkland

Next booking for:

Saturday 8 March 2025

In these early morning outdoor workshops, we explore how to identify common resident and migratory birds on the nature-rich edge of Brighton.

Each ‘walkshop’ includes:

  • Before the day, access to step-by-step audio lessons on how to identify five key woodland species by sound

  • A gentle 2.5-hour walk around the woodland and downland edge at Stanmer Park

  • Potential species encountered will include Firecrest, Corn Bunting, Grey Wagtail, Skylark, Goldcrest, Mistle Thrush, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Green & Great Spotted Woodpeckers, Robin, Blackbird, Wren, Dunnock, Stock Dove, common finches, crows & tits & Chiffchaff.

  • A sit-down Q&A session with options for refreshments at The One Garden

  • Easy access by bus, rail, bike or car

  • Small group size (maximum 10 participants)

  • Starts 7.15am, finishes 10.30am

This workshop is led by Charlie Peverett.

A few essential details

 

ROUTE: The route for the walk includes a gentle ascent of the downland from Stanmer Village, but it will be taken slowly. Walking boots are recommended.

WEATHER: The walk will go ahead unless there is a weather warning for rain or wind in place.

CHILDREN: Accompanied children 10+ are welcome to attend, but dogs need to be left at home for this one.

Cost

 

£35 per person

Discounts are available for Birdsong Essentials course students and Shriek of the Week paid subscribers (please contact us if you need a checkout code).

Book your spot

Each workshop is limited to a maximum of ten participants.

Any questions?

If you have questions about Birdsong Academy events contact hello@birdsong.academy

 

Walkshop group photo by Syd Wilson