Biodiversity Walk - birds

Grey wagtail © Reuben James

(a.very.amateur.photographer)
Swan © Paul Thompson
Treecreeper © Amandeep Sangha
Robins © Paul Thompson
Grey heron © Ares Osborn
Bird walk at the University of Warwick

Have you ever noticed how many birds are still around during the colder months? Would you like to find out what species they are and learn more about them? Then join us on this Biodiversity Walk on Wednesday 11th November between 12:00-13:00 for a leisurely stroll in the fresh air.

Many of us heard of, and let's face it - envious of, the famously improved brains of London cabbies resulting from all the spatial information they learn. But it's unlikely most of us would want to spend hundreds of hours memorising maps just to fight off dementia. So we have good news for you! You can spend hundreds of hours enjoying a peaceful green space near you, while listening to bird song and learning to identify them at your own pace - and your body will thank you! An increasing number of scientific studies are demonstrating that listening to birds not only has a positive effect on our mental wellbeing by lifting our mood, but an experienced birder's brain also shows structural changesLink opens in a new window associated with the highly enjoyable exercise of learning to ID species.

So join us on this informal introduction to birds, and start your journey on a healthier and happier 'you' in 2027. 😊

The activity will entail walking on a path, identifying and recording all bird species we see and hear. You don't need to have experience with bird ID, our walk lead/s will point out the species they see.

If you'd like to give it a go yourself, useful species ID apps include iNaturalist, Merlin Bird ID and BirdNET - we are happy to explain the use of any of these apps during the walk. Please bring binoculars if you have them.

Please wear suitable shoes as it may be muddy, and dress according to the weather.

Open to all staff and students.

Meeting point is TBC.

Spaces are limited so sign-up is essential.

Please ensure you read the Risk AssessmentLink opens in a new window prior to attending the event.

We are pleased to confirm that students can earn a point towards the Warwick AwardLink opens in a new window by attending two of our biodiversity-related activities.

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Biodiversity Walk - birds

Grey wagtail © Reuben James

Swan © Paul Thompson

Treecreeper © Amandeep Sangha

Robins © Paul Thompson

Grey heron © Ares Osborn

Bird walk at the University of Warwick

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