Sunday 3 May was International Dawn Chorus Day. May is a great time to hear the Dawn Chorus of birds in Orkney.

Here are some of the top tips from the RSPB for listening to birdsong in the early morning:

• The dawn chorus is at its peak just before and just after sunrise.
• Check the weather. Still, dry mornings are the best to hear the chorus in all its glory.
• Wrap up warm.
• If you’re not an early riser, many species also sing on an evening, as dusk falls.