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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 : Robin

Tweet Take 5 : Robin

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

An seasonal version of Tweet of the Day Take 5 featuring the robin redbreast.

An seasonal version of Tweet of the Day Take 5 featuring the robin redbreast. with Brett Westwood, David Rothenberg and Sir David Attenborough.

The robin has long been associated with the festive season. This feisty but lovable bird adorns Christmas cards and decorations, yet it's repetitive territorial song can begin as early as July.  In this seasonal extended version of Tweet of the Day, we hear three stories of the robin from naturalist and wildlife presenter Brett Westwood, professor of philosophy and music David Rothenberg and Sir David Attenborough. 

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