Tweet of the Day

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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: Snipe

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Snipe

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Kate Humble presents the snipe.  The snipe is an intricately patterned wader, not much bigger than a blackbird but with an enormously long bill.   In the breeding season they fly high above their territories before dashing earthwards and then sweeping upwards again.  Throughout this display you'll hear a bleating sound, known as 'drumming'.  Find out how the sound is made in today's programme.

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Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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