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Tweet of the Day

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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Jane Smith on the Great Northern Diver

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/24

Wildlife artist Jane Smith listens in the fog to a Great Northern Diver and is drawn towards the strange eerie call of the bird.Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Della Lack.

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Jane Smith on the Barnacle Goose

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/23

Wildlife artist Jane Smith is captivated by Barnacle geese arriving from the Arctic Tundra and filling the air with their barking yapping sounds and wonderful black and white markings.Tweet of the Day has captivated the Radio 4 audience with its daily 90 seconds of birdsong. But what of the listener to this avian chorus? In this new series of Tweet of the Day, we bring to the airwaves the conversational voices of those who listen to and are inspired by birds. Building on the previous series, a more

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Jane Smith on the Snipe

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/22

Wildlife artist Jane Smith reveals why she feels such a strong connection with Snipe which produce a drumming sound which seems to encapsulate the sound of the Hebrides.Producer: Sarah Blunt Photographer: Milo Bostock.

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1:42

Kathy Hinde on the House Martin

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/19

As she watches House martins land and take off from telegraph wires, audio-visual artist Kathy Hinde was struck by how they looked like notes on a musical score. This inspired a musical sculpture in which the birds compose the music!Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Andy & Helen Holt.

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Kathy Hinde on the Knot

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/18

"Its one of the most breathtaking experiences I've witnessed" says Kathy Hinde as she recalls watching thousands of Knot being forced by the incoming tide into the air above the mudflats at Snettisham In Norfolk. Here she shares that experience with us. Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Ian Redman

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Kathy Hinde on the Barnacle Goose

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/17

Migrating Barnacle geese inspire audio-visual artist Kathy Hinde to create an installation in Scotland to celebrate their winter residence.Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Eljay Rogers.

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Kathy Hinde on the Pink-footed Goose

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/16

Audio-visual artist Kathy Hinde enjoys the sounds of a flock of Pink-footed Geese as they take to the air. Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Tom Mckibbin.

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Kathy Hinde on the Common Crane

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/15

Audio-visual artist Kathy Hinde has always loved cranes, ever since she learned to make origami cranes as a child. Here she recalls a magical sunrise watching a balletic performed by dancing Common Cranes.Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Tony McLean.

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Andy Radford on the Green Woodhoopoe

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/12

Professor Andy Radford, a Behavioural Biologist at the University of Bristol describes the role of sound when it comes to competing choruses of Green Woodhoopoes.Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Nigel Voaden.

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Andy Radford on the Pied Babbler

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/11

Professor Andy Radford, a Behavioural Biologist at the University of Bristol describes how the Pied Babbler uses the Watchman's song in its role as a sentry whilst the rest of the flock forage for food on the ground. Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Petrus van Zyl.

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1:46

Andy Radford on the Superb Fairy Wren

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/10

Professor Andy Radford, a Behavourial Biologist at the University of Bristol describes the fascinating abilities of Superb Fairy Wrens to recognise the alarm calls of other species and use this skill to their own advantage.Tweet of the Day has captivated the Radio 4 audience with its daily 90 seconds of birdsong. But what of the listener to this avian chorus? In this new series of Tweet of the Day, we bring to the airwaves the conversational voices of those who listen to and are inspired by birds

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Andy Radford on the Robin

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/09

The variety of sounds produced by Robins has long fascinated Professor Andy Radford, a Behavioural Biologist at the University of Bristol. Tweet of the Day has captivated the Radio 4 audience with its daily 90 seconds of birdsong. But what of the listener to this avian chorus? In this new series of Tweet of the Day, we bring to the airwaves the conversational voices of those who listen to and are inspired by birds. Building on the previous series, a more informal approach to learning alongside a

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1:44

Andy Radford on the Curlew

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/08

Professor Andy Radford, a Behavioural Biologist at the University of Bristol recalls how the evocative cries of the Curlews on the Yorkshire Moors first captivated him as a child and inspired his interest in bird vocalisations. Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Rachel Walker.

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Doug Allan on the Giant Petrel

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/05

In the last of five recollections about his encounters with birds in Antarctica, wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls his encounters with Giant Petrels with mixed feelings as he recalls their baleful stare, steely grey blue eyes and predatory intent! Tweet of the Day has captivated the Radio 4 audience with its daily 90 seconds of birdsong. But what of the listener to this avian chorus? In this new series of Tweet of the Day, we bring to the airwaves the conversational voices of those who listen to

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1:43

Doug Allan on the Wandering Albatross

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/04

In the fourth of five recollections about his encounters with birds in Antarctica, wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls his excitement at lying under the outstretched wings of a Wandering Albatross.Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Richard Witham.

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Doug Allan on the Snowy Sheathbill

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/03

In his recollections about his encounters with birds in Antarctica, wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls watching an opportunistic Snowy Sheathbill taking advantage of a young Adelie Penguins to get an easy meal. Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Murray Foubister.

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Doug Allan on the Snow Petrel

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/02

Recollecting about his encounters with birds in Antarctica, wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls ringing Snow Petrels with mixed feelings. Producer: Sarah Blunt

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1:42

Doug Allan on the Emperor Penguin

Tweet of the Day ·

2018/01/01

Wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls hearing a Emperor Penguin chick for the first time.Tweet of the Day has captivated the Radio 4 audience with its daily 90 seconds of birdsong. Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Christopher Michel.

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1:51

Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 12...

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/31

During this season of goodwill our thoughts turn to crackling fires, being with the family and for many a song or a carol to bring merriment to the colder days. Tweet of the Day has been entertaining early morning listeners to the Radio 4 schedule every day since 2013, but this Christmas we will delight in an avian offering of the well known song the Twelve Days of Christmas. Reaching the the final verse of the song brings a requirement for twelve drummers drumming. As actress Alison Steadman

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Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 11...

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/29

During this season of goodwill our thoughts turn to crackling fires, being with the family and for many a song or a carol to bring merriment to the colder days. Tweet of the Day has been entertaining early morning listeners to the Radio 4 schedule every day since 2013, but this Christmas we will delight in an avian offering of the well known song Twelve days of Christmas.As the song hints at, no festive party for a true love would be complete without eleven massed pipers piping. And possibly the

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