Wake up with the birds this Sunday. We're heading into the hills above Barcelona for one of the most quietly magical mornings of the year — International Dawn Chorus Day.
If you think Barcelona doesn't have birds, this morning will change your mind. We'll walk slowly from Vallcarca up through Jardins de Manuel Blancafort, across to Jardins de Mercè Rodoreda, and end at Parc del Turó del Putxet — stopping whenever we hear something worth pausing for. A lot of listening. A lot of stillness. Real birding, led by our ears.
📍 Meeting Point Vallcarca Metro Station (L3) 📅 Sunday, 3 May · ⏰ 6:30am
🎧 What's included — €15 per person
This is a paid experience. Here's what you get:
A nature journal to take home 🌿
A few extra goodies
An immersive listening experience: plug your headphones directly into a field recorder and hear the soundscape live and amplified as we walk through the gardens. I have a pair to lend — but if you have old earphones or headphones with a standard jack, bring them along.
📚 Pre-walk assignment Before Sunday, listen to this episode from the Get Birding podcast: Music of the Skies 🎧 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CFYpXs1vIKC9Ei9RMr3do?si=2b609ab2f7744c4b
It'll warm your ears up for the morning.
🥾 What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes
Water and a light snack
Binoculars if you have them
Old earphones or headphones with a standard jack (or borrow a pair on the day)
Download Merlin Bird ID on your phone — we'll be using it a lot
A journal (you'll also get one to take home)
Layers — early May mornings in the hills can be cool
💸 How to book
To secure your spot, send a €5 deposit via Bizum to +34 722 692 960 or or pay with card via a secure payment link here: https://here-aware.sumupstore.com/product/birdsong-walks-deposit.
The remaining €10 is paid on the day (Bizum or cash, or contactless card).
If you've bought the journal previously, this walk is free for you!
⚠️ The €5 deposit is non-refundable if you can't make it.
🤍 A few things to know
No birding experience needed — all levels welcome.
We walk at a relaxed pace with plenty of stops.
You can leave whenever you want. I'll be learning and listening right alongside you.
See you at dawn! 🌅