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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: Helen Moncrieff on the Northern Wheatear

Helen Moncrieff on the Northern Wheatear

BBC Radio 4 - Tweet of the Day, Helen Moncrieff on the Northern Wheatear

Helen Moncrieff reveals why her tummy 'flips with joy' at the sight of Northern Wheatears.

Helen Moncrieff, Shetland Manager for RSPB Scotland, reveals why she gets so excited when northern wheatears return to Shetland for the breeding season.

Known locally as Sten-shakker or Chek after their alarm call, Northern Wheatears never cease to delight Helen Moncrieff, Shetland Manager for RSPB Scotland when they return to Shetland for the breeding season.

Producer: Sarah Blunt
Photograph: Sonia Johnson.

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