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The Peregrine, read by David Attenborough

Autumnal Observations

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

David Attenborough reads from J.A. Baker's British nature writing classic which was published over fifty years ago to critical acclaim. Written in the form of a diary, it covers seven months from autumn to spring and charts Baker's observations of this extraordinary predator. Today, it is post-harvest and Baker is out in the country-side in search of this avian predator.

Abridged by Katrin Williams
Produced by Elizabeth Allard Show less

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