Sing out loud

From March to July, the dawn chorus fills the air with a symphony of birdsong, announcing the breeding season for many British birds. Listen out for the song thrush, mistle thrush, blackbird, robin and dunnock (pictured), as they call out in search of a mate. In the quiet of dawn, birdsong carries 20 times further than usual, while the dim light hides their whereabouts from predators. Learn to identify birds at rspb.org