The dawn chorus might sound like a cacophony when you’re trying to sleep, but if you tune in you’ll hear a symphony. It's one of nature's most beautiful sounds whether you're in the city or the country.
Video Nation contributors have been making short films celebrating the natural beauty of British birds and breaking dawns.
06 May 2008 WATCHING THE BIRDS Abi Wedmore 2.25 mins Abi's hobby is watching the birds in her garden. She's worked hard to learn about and encourage the large variety of birds now visiting her.
03 Mar 2008 BIRD SONG ON THE MERE Andy Wooldridge and Victoria Guinan 1.58 mins Early birds like Andy certainly catch the worm when it comes to experiencing the dawn chorus.
03 Mar 2008 ENNERDALE DAWN Roger Boughton 2.41 mins To catch the dawn chorus, you have to be an early riser and Roger's been doing just that for thirty years.
03 Mar 2008 A NEW DAY A NEW DAWN CHORUS Honia Bor 1.30 mins Honia and Steve endure the early rise to listen to the birds sing in Sydenham Hill Woods, although Steve didn't anticipate attracting another female!
08 May 2008 The Soothing Sound of Bird Song Denise 1.00 mins Denise finds that noise and the fast pace of city life can take its toll and searches for the calming sounds of bird song in Isleworth's Ait.
