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: Tweet Take 5 : Oystercatcher

Tweet Take 5 : Oystercatcher

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An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the oystercatcher.

An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the oystercatcher with Michaela Strachan, Michael Morpurgo and Tara Robinson.

The piping call of the oystercatcher is a familiar sound while walking along a rocky shore. Their piercing alarm call is often heard as they fly away from you into the distance, yet this black and white bird holds many fond memories of days beachcombing surrounded by their calls. In this extended version of Tweet of the Day, we hear from wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan, author Michael Morpurgo and from theatre maker and poet Tara Robinson.

Producer Andrew Dawes

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