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: Curlew

Curlew

BBC Radio 4 - Tweet of the Day, Curlew

Martin Hughes-Games presents the story of the curlew. The UK is a vital wintering ground for flocks of curlews.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.
 
Martin Hughes-Games presents the story of the curlew. The UK is a vital wintering ground for flocks of curlews. Some birds fly in from as far away as Belgium and Russia, probing our coastal mudflats and thrilling us with their mournful cries.

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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