Not that it’s always the same date each spring, but, some locals set their watches on 12th of April.
They’ll confidently say that the 12th is the day the Nightingales start calling.
Having flown all the way from sub Saharan Africa across the straits of Gibraltar, where they are often shot at , they arrive on the 12th to set up their territories on the dismantled railway track that runs through the Secret Campsite.
Nightingales are a threatened species according to the RSPB
We have a growing population of Nightingales and it has sprouted a whole new local economy of inquisitive minds keen to listen to their enchanting song. Internationally renowned folk singer Sam Lee, hosts singing with Nightingales evenings which are attended by people from all around the world.
This drab little bird has quite a following with stories of its song throughout history and the world. Have a read and if you fancy spending an evening listening to their beautiful and mesmerising song you can book a night with Sam Lee or come and stay with us in the heart of their territory.
Its a magical experience as they sing throughout the night