Hear the woods and hedgerows around Othona come alive. There's nothing like an early Spring morning when you're up literally before the lark!

Whether you’re a regular birdwatcher or a novice, Dominic Couzens is a superb guide. His knowledge is encyclopaedic (as you'd expect from a prolific author of books about birds and other animals), his style very engaging. He’ll also introduce us to whatever moths visited overnight (all weather-permitting).

And then we share a slap-up cooked breakfast, followed by a short celebration in chapel of the natural world we've witnessed together. The whole thing finishes by 9.00 a.m.

More about Dominic: www.birdwords.co.uk

See also Springwatching 22-25 May when Dominic leads a residential weekend for all the family.

£12 for the morning or £20 with a bed for Sunday night. Please note this event begins at 4.30 a.m. (Indicate when booking whether you'll turn up on the morning or if you'd like to stay over and have an early call).