Tweet of the Day

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Jane Smith on the Barnacle Goose Jan 23, 2018

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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 informal approach to learning alongside a renewed emphasis on encounter with nature and reflection in our relationship with the natural world.

Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Whistling Joe.

Jane Smith on the Snipe Jan 22, 2018

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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.

Kathy Hinde on the House Martin Jan 19, 2018

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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.

Kathy Hinde on the Knot Jan 18, 2018

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"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

Kathy Hinde on the Barnacle Goose Jan 17, 2018

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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.

Kathy Hinde on the Pink-footed Goose Jan 16, 2018

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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.

Kathy Hinde on the Common Crane Jan 15, 2018

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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.

Andy Radford on the Green Woodhoopoe Jan 12, 2018

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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.

Andy Radford on the Pied Babbler Jan 11, 2018

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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.

Andy Radford on the Superb Fairy Wren Jan 10, 2018

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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.

Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: David Munro.

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