Tweet of the Day
BBC Radio 4
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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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DEC 21, 2025
Liz Berry on the Robin
Fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.
1 MIN
DEC 14, 2025
Horatio Clare on the Pheasant
The pheasant's journey from the ancient land of Colchis to becoming a widespread game bird
1 MIN
DEC 7, 2025
Paul Farley on the Starling
Poet Paul Farley on the dazzling mimicry and plumage of the starling.
1 MIN
NOV 16, 2025
Amy-Jane Beer on the Carrion Crow
Amy-Jane Beer has a couple of quirky, idiosyncratic neighbours - a pair of carrion crows.
1 MIN
NOV 9, 2025
Polly Atkin on the Tawny Owl
For writer Polly Atkin the nighttime calls of tawny owls mean company and community.
1 MIN
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