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Discover birds through their songs and calls. 265 programmes of 90 seconds, over a year

Discover birds through their songs and calls. Each Tweet of the Day begins with a call or song, followed by a story of fascinating ornithology inspired by the sound.

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Tweet of the Day: Mark Cocker on the Short-eared Owl

Mark Cocker on the Short-eared Owl

BBC Radio 4 - Tweet of the Day, Mark Cocker on the Short-eared Owl

Mark Cocker extols the aerial music flight of a wintering short-eared owl.

For birdwatcher and naturalist Mark Cocker, the flight of a wintering short-eared owl is one of the most beautiful sights you will ever see.

Despite having a call like an asthmatic dog, for birdwatcher and naturalist Mark Cocker, the flight of a wintering short-eared owl is one of the most beautiful sights you will ever see.

Producer Tim Dee
Photograph Steve Boddy.

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