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.

Tweet of the Day: Tweet Take 5 : Yellowhammer

Tweet Take 5 : Yellowhammer

BBC Radio 4 - Tweet of the Day, Tweet Take 5 : Yellowhammer

An Extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the Yellowhammer

An Extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the Yellowhammer with Steve Backshall, James Henry and Tiffany Francis

A quiet stroll along a country lane in summer is often rewarded by the merry refrain "a little bit bread and no cheese".  Most often heard but not seen, the bright yellow male yellowhammer perched just out of view on a hedge brings a magical sound to the British countryside.  In this extended version of Tweet of the Day, we hear from wildlife presenter Steve Backshall, author James Henry and from nature writer & illustrator Tiffany Francis. 

Producer Andrew Dawes

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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