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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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Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 10...

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/28

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 Tweets of Christmas. As actress Alison Steadman recounts, while the original song called for ten Lords a Leaping, in the bird world a there are a

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Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 9 of 12

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/27

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. As actress Alison Steadman recounts, there are many birds who could be thought of as the best dancers, but for me I'm sure

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Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 8 of 12

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/26

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.As actress Alison Steadman reveals during the cold mid-winter as they went about their business, those eight maids a milking

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Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 7 of 12

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/25

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. The big day has arrived and with it seven swans a swimming. Though wrapping these may have been an issue. As actress Alison

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Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 6 of 12

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/24

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. As preparations for Christmas gather pace, what better for a true love than to supply a laying goose for the family table

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Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 5 of 12

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/22

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. As actress Alison Steadman outlines the refrain Five Gold Rings in the song is a recent thing, having emerged as an

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Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 4 of 12

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/21

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 actress Alison Steadman discusses, on the fourth day of the song, a true love is sent four calling birds. Given that most

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Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 3 of 12

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/20

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.As actress Alison Steadman discusses working out what the actual bird is on the third day of the song could prove a headache

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Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 2 of 12

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/19

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.As actress Alison Steadman discusses at the time of the song's creation, across England the soft call of the turtle dove

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Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 1 of 12

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/18

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. On the first day of Christmas so the song goes, a true love sent a partridge in a pear tree. As actress Alison Steadman

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Fyfe Dangerfield on the Pied Butcherbird

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/15

Having recorded a number of bird calls in Australia, back home musician Fyfe Dangerfield manipulates their speed and pitch to experiment in music and melody composition.Producer : Mark Ward.

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Fyfe Dangerfield on the Woodchat Shrike

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/14

Childhood holidays in France, sitting in the back of the car were for musician Fyfe Dangerfield a great opportunity to view rare birds, such as the woodchat shrike known also as the butcherbird.Producer: Mark Ward

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Fyfe Dangerfield on the Bluethroat

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/13

For musician Fyfe Dangerfield seeing a rare bird on his travels is as exciting as seeing a celebrity on the street, and the bluethroat he saw in India is on top of his list.Producer Mark Ward Photograph Kevin Mayhew.

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Fyfe Dangerfield on the Grey Heron

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/12

Musician Fyfe Dangerfield loves being in places which feel removed from modern life where the prehistoric looking grey heron can be a great leveller.Producer: Mark Ward Photograph: Alan Matthew.

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Fyfe Dangerfield on the Golden Oriole

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/11

As a child, musician Fyfe Dangerfield learnt bird calls from a sound tape borrowed from the library, meaning he was able to hear before seeing a golden oriole in the French countryside.Producer Mark Ward Photograph Martin IG.

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Mark Cocker on the Short-eared Owl

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/08

Despite having a call like an asthmatic dog, for birdwatcher and naturalist Mark Cocker, the flight of a wintering short-eared owl is one of the most beautiful sights you will ever see.Producer Tim Dee Photograph Steve Boddy.

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Tara Robinson on the Cuckoo

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/07

The simple call of the cuckoo in spring has inspired theatre director Tara Robinson to create a play all about bird migration.Producer Andrew Dawes Photograph Mark Pirie.

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Tara Robinson on the Treecreeper

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/06

While in Spain, theatre director Tara Robinson recalls seeing a treecreeper close on a tree while she and her partner were relaxing by the poolside.Producer Andrew Dawes Photograph Steve Balcombe.

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1:43

Sue Perkins on the Great Horned Owl

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/05

Comedian Sue Perkins recalls attending the Staffordshire Country Show where she came face to face with a great horned owl possessing a powerful grip.Producer Andrew Dawes

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Greta Scacchi on the Goldfinch

Tweet of the Day ·

2017/12/04

Actress Greta Scacchi compares the birds she once knew in Australia with those who now visit her London home, especially the goldfinch which makes her very happy.Producer: Andrew Dawes Photograph: Gareth Hardwick.

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